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Recipe·~20 min·dairy-freenut-free

Locro

A miscellaneous dish from the Argentinian kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 500g Dried white corn
  • 200g Dried white beans
  • 300g Pumpkin
  • 200g Potatoes
  • 300g Beef
  • 200g Pork
  • 1 Chorizo
  • 1 chopped Onion
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper

Method

  1. Soak: Soak corn and beans overnight in water. Cook Meats: In a large pot, brown the beef and pork. Add onions and spices, cooking until translucent. Simmer the Stew: Add soaked corn and beans, pumpkin, potato, and enough water to cover. Simmer for 2-3 hours, until thick. Serve: Enjoy hot, with bread on the side. Pro Tips:
  2. Toasting the corn slightly before adding it to the stew enhances its flavor. Add a spoonful of paprika or a dash of cumin for an extra layer of warmth and complexity

Source

This recipe is adapted from TheMealDB (id 53146), a free community-curated recipe API. Original listing: themealdb.com.

A walkthrough video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX0KYKAkBTU.

Original source noted by the contributor: https://www.munchery.com/blog/the-ten-iconic-dishes-of-argentina-and-how-to-cook-them-at-home/.

Per serving
Estimate · medium confidence
Servings1
620kcal
Calories
35g
Protein
75g
Carbs
20g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
4.0 g
Sugar
550 mg
Sodium
Iron28%
Calcium6%
Vitamin D2%
Vitamin C13%
Vitamin B1275%
Potassium26%

Estimated by AI from the ingredient list. Values are approximate and not medical advice. If you have specific dietary requirements, verify with a registered dietitian or trusted nutrition database.

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