Argentinian · beginner
Argentinian Beef And Squash Puchero Stew With Sweet Corn
A comforting, colorful home-style Argentinian stew featuring tender cubed beef simmered with sweet corn kernels and butternut squash in a aromatic herb broth.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 40 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add the cubed beef in a single layer and sear for 5 to 6 minutes, turning to brown all sides evenly.
- 03
Add chopped yellow onion and stir for 3 minutes until translucent.
- 04
Add dried oregano and smoked paprika, tossing with the beef and onions for 1 minute.
- 05
Pour in halal beef broth, cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 06
Add butternut squash cubes and sweet corn kernels to the pot, cover again, and simmer for an additional 15 minutes until squash is fork-tender and beef is very soft.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Two-Stage Simmering
Cooking tougher cuts of meat first in broth before adding delicate vegetables so everything reaches perfect tenderness simultaneously.
Notes from the kitchen
- Cut squash and beef into uniform sizes so they cook evenly.
- Skim any excess fat from the surface before serving for a clean broth flavor.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Argentinian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.