Argentinian · intermediate
Argentinian Carbonada Criolla Beef And Pumpkin Stew
A rich hearty stew featuring halal tender beef, squash, sweet corn, and dried fruit simmered in a savory broth.
- PREP TIME
- 20 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 heavy Dutch oven or stew pot over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add cubed halal beef chuck roast in a single layer and sear until golden brown on all sides, about six minutes.
- 03
Remove browned beef from the pot and set aside on a plate.
- 04
Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the same pot and cook for five minutes until softened.
- 05
Return beef to the pot, stir in ground cumin, and pour in halal beef broth.
- 06
Bring liquid to a boil, lower heat to medium-low, cover pot, and simmer for twenty minutes.
- 07
Stir in butternut squash, sweet corn kernels, and chopped dried apricots, then cook uncovered for fifteen minutes until squash is tender.
- 08
Ladle stew into wide bowls and serve hot.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Braising
Searing food at high temperature, then simmering covered in liquid at lower heat to tenderize tough cuts.
Notes from the kitchen
- Uniformly dicing squash ensures all pieces soften evenly without turning mushy.
- Dried apricots provide an authentic savory-sweet balance characteristic of traditional Argentinian carbonada.
- 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.