Traditional Chilean Stew Recipes

TRADITIONAL CHILEAN STEW

Steps:

• Bring potatoes, squash and broth to boil in stockpot on medium-high heat; simmer on low heat 10 min.
• Meanwhile, cook meat, onions and garlic in dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until meat is browned, stirring occasionally. Add seasonings; cook 5 min., stirring frequently.
• Add to potato mixture in stockpot; stir. Simmer 30 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in mixed vegetables; simmer 10 min., stirring occasionally.

AUTHENTIC NEW MEXICO GREEN CHILE STEW

Steps:

• Broil green chiles in the oven turning often to evenly darken skin making sure they don't burn.
• Remove from oven and cover with a dish cloth for 10 minutes to steam the skins off.
• While the chiles are resting, cube the meat, sprinkle with salt & pepper and brown with onions & garlic in oil in a large pot for 5 minutes.
• add jalepeno, broth, half a can of beer, spices.bring to a simmer.
• let simmer for 1 hour.
• Peel skin from chiles, chop and add to the pot (including the seeds).
• Let simmer for 30 minutes then add the tomatoes & potatoes (add a cup of hot water if needed).
• Simmer until potatoes are done.
• melt butter in a small skillet & add flour, cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly -- add to the pot.

CHARQUICAN - CHILEAN BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Toss the cubes of beef with the flour and season with salt and pepper.
• Melt the 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the cubes of beef until browned.
• Add the beef stock to the skillet and bring to a simmer over low heat.
• Chop the beef jerky into small pieces and add to the beef stock and beef cubes. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
• Transfer beef and beef stock to a large stockpot or slow cooker .
• Do not clean skillet. Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, the chopped onion and garlic, and the aji chile pepper paste to the skillet. Sauté until the onion and garlic are soft and fragrant.
• Add the chopped squash, carrots, and potatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
• Add sautéed vegetables to the stockpot or crockpot with the beef. Simmer over low heat until beef and beef jerky are tender, about an hour and a half on the stove or about 6 hours in the crockpot. If simmering the stew on the stove, you may need to add more liquid (beef stock or water) from time to time, but stew should finish up very thick, without much broth.
• Add the lima beans and corn and simmer for 10-15 minutes more.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve over rice.

CHILEAN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, combine chicken and onion. Add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook, skimming as necessary, for 30 minutes.
• Add potatoes, rice, pumpkin, and corn, and additional water to cover, if necessary. Stir well to combine. Cover, and simmer until chicken, rice, and vegetables are almost tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Stir in beans, and simmer until tender, 7 to 10 minutes more. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust for seasoning.

PUEBLO GREEN CHILE STEW

Steps:

• lightly coat pork cubes with flour.
• Melt butter in a large heavy skillet or saucepan.
• Add pork cubes a few at a time, stirring to brown well.
• Push to side of pot.
• Add onion and garlic, cook until onion is soft.
• Stir in browned meat.
• Add tomatoes, then salt, oregano and cumin.
• Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed.
• Add green chiles; simmer 30 minutes or longer adding a little more water if necessary, until flavors are well blended.
• Taste and adjust seasonings.

POROTOS GRANADOS (CHILEAN BEAN STEW)

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat; add the onion and cover. Cook the onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir the squash, great Northern beans, and lima beans into the pot; pour the chicken stock over the mixture. Cover and cook until the squash is tender and beginning to break apart, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Stir the corn and basil into the stew; cook until the stew reaches the consistency of pancake batter, about 10 minutes more. Sprinkle the chopped banana pepper over individual portions to serve.