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A black stoneware bowl of Peruvian beef stew with salsa criolla.

Peruvian Beef Stew (Seco de Carne)

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Tamara Andersen
My spin on a traditional beef stew with tender chunks of beef and vegetable in a savory cilantro and ají panca gravy.
5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Main Dish/Soups and Stews
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 499 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound lean beef, cubed - see Ingredients in Post
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup flour - see Ingredients in Post
  • 1 cup beer or chicha - see Ingredients in Post
  • 1 bunch cilantro - chopped at the base of the leaves
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons ají panca paste - see Ingredients in Post
  • 2 small sweet potatoes, cut in chunks
  • 2 large potatoes, cut in chunks
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas - add fresh peas 7 minutes before serving, and frozen about 4 minutes before serving
  • sea salt and fresh ground pepper - to taste

Instructions

  • Add vegetable oil to a Dutch oven over high heat. When the pan begins to smoke, add the cubed beef. Brown the beef.
  • Combine cilantro with 1 cup of beef broth in a blender. Set aside
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped red onion, cumin, ají panca paste, and garlic. Stir 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the flour, and sweet and regular potatoes. Stir an additional 2-3 minutes to toast the flour.
  • First de-glaze the pot with the beer. Let it reduce slightly, then stir in the cilantro-beef broth mixture. Add the beef back into the pot. Cover, and simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally. If the stew looks dry, add a little more liquid.
  • Add the peas to the stew. If using fresh peas, they require 5-7 minutes. If using frozen peas, they really just need to thaw and get warmed up.
  • Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro as desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Macronutrients are an approximation only, and I used 16 ounces of boneless beef round in the calculation.

Nutrition

Calories: 499kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 15g

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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