Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew) 4.7 (22) 17 Reviews 3 Photos This hearty Chilean stew of beef, corn, and pumpkin is a one dish meal. The main ingredients are stewed in serving-sized pieces, so that each person receives a large piece surrounded by a broth with the other vegetables. Recipe by damasio Published on April 3, 2019 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 3 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ pounds beef roast 1 (32 ounce) carton beef broth 2 cups water ¼ cup polenta (coarse or fine) 8 red potatoes, cut in half 1 onion, quartered 1 ½ pounds slice of pumpkin (calabaza) 2 ears corn, cut into thirds 1 carrot, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks 1 leek, split in half, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano ¼ teaspoon mild paprika salt and pepper to taste ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro leaves (lightly packed) Directions Cut the piece of beef into 6 large chunks (one per serving). Place the beef into a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut the pumpkin into 6, serving-sized pieces, and add to the stew along with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover. Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 314 Calories 11g Fat 35g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 314 % Daily Value * Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 48mg 16% Sodium 161mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 4g 16% Total Sugars 7g Protein 22g Vitamin C 41mg 205% Calcium 80mg 6% Iron 5mg 25% Potassium 1148mg 24% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved