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Cocido is a prized stew in Spain and Spanish colonies that can mix a variety of ingredients into a delicious concoction. It can be made with or without the meat, but if you aren't vegetarian you should add the beef! Read more ! Ingredients:
2 lbs beef brisquet cut in 1.5 inch chunks (trim fat) |
1-3 links chorizon sausage cut round (the more chorizo, the spicier) |
2 onions chopped |
2 garlic cloves chopped |
salt and pepper to taste |
3 cups beef stock |
3 cups water |
1 large potato, cubed medium |
2 carrots peeled and cut in rounds |
1 acorn squash or small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed |
15 oz can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed or reconstituted dry |
2 small ancho or jalepeno peppers, seeded and chopped (fresh is best) |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped (more to taste) |
Directions:
1. Add meat, onions, garlic, salt and pepper, stock, and water to large pot
2. bring to boil and cook 5 minutes-skim scum off top
3. cover and simmer 1.5 hours over low heat
4. add rest of ingredients, return to simmer, cover, and cook till squash is tender (about 1 hr)
5. add more stock if stew gets too thick
6. serve in deep bowls with rice, tortillas, cold beer, and limes if desired
7. also can have avocado as side if desired
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