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A cast iron skillet with olluco con carne, cloth napkin, copper spoon, and cilantro.

Olluco con Carne

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Olluco tubers stir-fried with tender beef, Peruvian peppers, onions, and spices is a flavorful, quick, healthy weeknight Peruvian main dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces beef - sliced thin
  • 1 small onion - finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ají panca paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic - minced
  • 1 ají amarillo pepper - sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano leaves
  • 1 pound olluco - julienned
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • lime wedges and chopped cilantro - to garnish

Instructions

  • Add oil to a heavy skillet over high heat. Add the thin-sliced beef, and stir-fry until you see some caramelized edges. Remove and set aside.
  • Reduce heat slightly, then add chopped onion. Sauté until they begin to soften, then add garlic, ground cumin, oregano, and ají panca paste. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the olluco and thin-sliced peppers (ají amarillo or other) to the skillet. Cook until the olluco is tender.
  • Add the beef back to the skillet. Cover and simmer 5 minutes to allow flavors to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with a squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

Macronutrients are only a "ballpark figure" due to variations in ingredients, and do not include side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g

NOTE: Macronutrients are an approximation only using unbranded ingredients and MyFitnessPal.com. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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