LocroHominy, Pumpkin, and Meat Stew
Locro is a thick Argentine stew of hominy, pumpkin, and meats, with regional and family variations. This version uses beef, pork, and chorizo.
Prep
8h 20m
Cook
3h
Serves
6
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Before you start
Ingredients
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- 350gHominy (dried, soaked overnight, and drained)
- 350gBeef Brisket (cut into large pieces)
- 350gPork Shoulder (cut into large pieces)
- 250gChorizo (sliced)
- 450gPumpkin (peeled and diced)
- 180gYellow Onion (finely chopped)
- 120gCarrot (finely chopped)
- 10gGarlic (finely chopped)
- 4gPaprika
- 2gAjí Molido Chili Powder
- 10gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 2lWater
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Method
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- 01
Place the hominy, beef brisket, pork shoulder, and water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam, then lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- 02
Cook until the meats begin to soften and the hominy starts to swell.
- 03
Add the yellow onion, carrot, and garlic, and continue simmering until the vegetables soften.
- 04
Stir in the chorizo and the pumpkin. Cook until the pumpkin is very tender and begins to break down.
- 05
Add the paprika, ají molido chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 06
Mash some of the softened pumpkin against the side of the pot to thicken the stew, then simmer until the broth is creamy and the meats are fully tender.
- 07
Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving hot.
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