Olla de Carne
Olla de Carne is a traditional Costa Rican dish that translates to "Pot of Meat." It is a hearty and flavorful soup/stew made with beef, various vegetables like carrots, plantains, corn, potatoes, and other ingredients like yucca, chayote, and sometimes green beans. It's typically seasoned with herbs like cilantro and cumin, giving it a delicious and comforting taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat cut into chunks
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 1 plantain peeled and sliced
- 1 ear corn cut into rounds
- 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1 small yucca peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 chayote peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup green beans trimmed
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and let it cook for about 1 hour until the meat is tender.
- Add all the vegetables to the pot and simmer for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 544kcal (27%)Carbohydrates: 85g (28%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 70mg (23%)Sodium: 1454mg (63%)Potassium: 1817mg (52%)Fiber: 8g (33%)Sugar: 15g (17%)Vitamin A: 5769IU (115%)Vitamin C: 61mg (74%)Calcium: 118mg (12%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
