Name: Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Beef roast - 1 ½ pounds; Beef broth - 1 (32 ounce) carton; Water - 2 cups; Polenta (coarse or fine) - ¼ cup; Red potatoes, cut in half - 8; Onion, quartered - 1; Slice of pumpkin (calabaza) - 1 ½ pounds; Corn, cut into thirds - 2 ears; Carrot, cut into 1/2 inch slices - 1; Red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces - 1 small; Celery, cut into chunks - 1 stalk; Leek, split in half, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces - 1; Minced fresh oregano - 1 teaspoon; Mild paprika - ¼ teaspoon; Salt and pepper to taste - ¼ teaspoon; Coarsely chopped cilantro leaves (lightly packed) - ½ cup

Ingredients for - Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)

1. Beef roast 1 ½ pounds

2. Beef broth 1 (32 ounce) carton

3. Water 2 cups

4. Polenta (coarse or fine) ¼ cup

5. Red potatoes, cut in half 8

6. Onion, quartered 1

7. Slice of pumpkin (calabaza) 1 ½ pounds

8. Corn, cut into thirds 2 ears

9. Carrot, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1

10. Red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 small

11. Celery, cut into chunks 1 stalk

12. Leek, split in half, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1

13. Minced fresh oregano 1 teaspoon

14. Mild paprika ¼ teaspoon

15. Salt and pepper to taste ¼ teaspoon

16. Coarsely chopped cilantro leaves (lightly packed) ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)

1 . Stage

Cut the piece of beef into 6 large chunks (one per serving). Place the beef into a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

2 . Stage

Stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut the pumpkin into 6, serving-sized pieces, and add to the stew along with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover. Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.