Latin Country-style Meat Stew Recipe

Name: Latin Country-style Meat Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, or other country style fresh pork sausage, removed from casings; 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped white onions; 10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound pork ribs, cut into sections; 1 pound beef shoulder, cubed; 1 pound boneless beef short ribs, cut into sections; 1 beef shank, cut in half; 3 bay leaves; Cilantro stems; Parsley stems; 1 to 1 1/2 gallons water; 1 small cabbage, cored and cut into 1/8-inch pieces; 2 ears corn, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 carrots, sliced into rounds; Chopped green onions; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves; Chopped fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, or other country style fresh pork sausage, removed from casings
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped white onions
10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound pork ribs, cut into sections
1 pound beef shoulder, cubed
1 pound boneless beef short ribs, cut into sections
1 beef shank, cut in half
3 bay leaves
Cilantro stems
Parsley stems
1 to 1 1/2 gallons water
1 small cabbage, cored and cut into 1/8-inch pieces
2 ears corn, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, sliced into rounds
Chopped green onions
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Chopped fresh parsley leaves

1
In a large pot, cook the chorizo over medium-high heat, stirring, until the fat is rendered.
2
Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in the salt and pepper, and add the pork ribs, beef shoulder, beef ribs, beef shanks, bay leaves, cilantro and parsley stems.
4
Add enough water to cover by several inches, about 1 gallon, and bring to a boil.
5
Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally and skimming the top to remove any foam that rises to the surface.
6
Cook until the meat is tender, adding more liquid if needed, about 1 1/2 hours.
7
Add the cabbage, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and carrots.
8
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetable are tender, about 20 minutes.
9
Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
10
Remove the meat with a mesh strainer and arrange on a platter.
11
Garnish with the chopped green onions.
12
Discard the bay leaves from the broth and ladle into large soup bowls or a tureen.
13
Garnish each serving with chopped cilantro and parsley.
14
Serve hot.

1229

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, or other country style fresh pork sausage, removed from casings, 1 1/2 cups roughly chopped white onions, 10 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Latin Country-style Meat 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.

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Latin Country-style Meat Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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