South American Recipes

Browse the varied flavors of South American cooking, with recipes for feijoada, pao de queijo, flan, empanadas, ceviche, chimichurri, barbacoa, and so much more.

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Seco de Pollo (Ecuadorean Chicken Stew)

close up view of a Homemade Arepa sandwich on a wooden board, with tomatoes and arepas in the background

Homemade Arepas

close up view of Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo) on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao de Queijo)

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Brazilian Grilled Pineapple

Brazilian Lemonade

Colombian Arepas

Close up on a large bowl of quinoa and black beans, garnished with cilantro.

Quinoa and Black Beans

Close up on a few Brigaderio, covered in chocolate sprinkles.

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Fried Empanadas

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Chef John's Chimichurri Sauce

Papa a la Huancaína (Huancayo-Style Potatoes)

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Peruvian Lomo Saltado

Classic Beef Empanadas

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Easy Chimichurri

Chimichurri Sauce

close up view of a slice of Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan) on a white plate

Quesillo (Venezuelan Flan)

Mom's Stovetop Pork Ribs

close up view of Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew) over white rice, garnished with fresh herbs, in a baking dish

Feijoada (Brazilian Black Bean Stew)

Coconut Coconut Milk Cake by Kim

Coconut Coconut Milk Cake

Brazilian Chicken with Coconut Milk

close up view of Brazilian White Rice garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate

Brazilian White Rice

close up view of Ceviche Peruano with corn, onions, carrots and lettuce on a white plate

Ceviche Peruano

Chilean Pebre Sauce

Peruvian Chicha Morada Drink

Fried Sweet Bananas

Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)

Brazilian Style Flan (Pudim de Leite Condensado)

close up view of Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry) with white rice and fresh herbs on a white plate

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Steak Stir-Fry)

Bolivian Saltenas

Brazilian Fish Stew

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Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew

close up view of Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken) with tomatoes and capers, over white rice

Pollo Mechado (Shredded Chicken)

Pollo a la Brasa (Peruvian Grilled Chicken)

Alfajores Argentinean Style

close up view of a Roasted Peruvian Turkey in a roasting pan on the stove

Roast Peruvian Turkey

close up view of Brazilian Black Bean Stew garnished with mango and fresh herbs in a bowl

Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Sweet Cornmeal Cake Brazilian-Style

Colombian Lentils

four individual servings of Brazilian passion fruit mousse sitting on a light pink tray on a kitchen counter

Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse (Maracuja)

close up view of Empanada Pastry Dough rounds on a wooden surface

Authentic Empanada Pastry Dough

close up view of Tender Juicy Skirt Steak (Churrasco) with mushrooms and onions, served with green beans on a white plate

Tender Juicy Skirt Steak (Churrasco)

Pisco Sour Cocktail

Chimichurri Roasted Potatoes

close up view of a pile of Beef Empanadas on a white plate

Alfajores (Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies)

A plate of sliced Churrascaria-Style Picanha served with white rice and cherry tomatoes

Churrascaria-Style Picanha

close up view of layered Peruvian Potato-Chicken Salad (Causa Rellena) garnished with cherry tomatoes and herbs on a white plate

Peruvian Potato-Chicken Salad (Causa Rellena)

Brazilian Carrot Cake

close up view of Suspiro Limeño garnished with cinnamon in a bowl

Suspiro Limeño

close up view of a pile of Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread) in a basket lined with a red kitchen towel

Chef John's Pão de Queijo (Brazilian Cheese Bread)

Air-Fried Peruvian Chicken Drumsticks with Green Crema

close up view of Pesto Quinoa with tomatoes in a bowl

Argentine Meat Empanadas

Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Brazilian-Style Beef Ribs

Chilean-Style Sopaipillas

Empanadas Salteñas

Chef John's Brazilian Feijoada

Chilean Empanada

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