Cazuela De Vaca (Beef And Pumpkin Stew) Recipe

Name: Cazuela De Vaca (Beef And Pumpkin Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds beef roast; 1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup polenta (coarse or fine); 8 red potatoes, cut in half; 1 onion, quartered; 1 1/2 pounds slice of pumpkin (calabaza); 2 ears corn, cut into thirds; 1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks; 1 leek, split in half, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano; 1/4 teaspoon mild paprika; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves (lightly packed)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds beef roast
1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth
2 cups water
1/4 cup polenta (coarse or fine)
8 red potatoes, cut in half
1 onion, quartered
1 1/2 pounds slice of pumpkin (calabaza)
2 ears corn, cut into thirds
1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
1 leek, split in half, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon mild paprika
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves (lightly packed)

1
Cut the piece of beef into 6 large chunks (one per serving). Place the beef into a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
2
Stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut the pumpkin into 6, serving-sized pieces, and add to the stew along with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover. Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.
3
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds beef roast, 1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth, 2 cups water, 1/4 cup polenta (coarse or fine), and more.

Yes, Cazuela De Vaca (Beef And Pumpkin Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cazuela De Vaca (Beef And Pumpkin Stew)

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