Locro

Name: Locro
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Argentinian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 6 cups beef broth; 2 cups frozen corn kernels; 2 cans canned hominy, drained; 2 cans canned white beans, drained; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 potato, cut into chunks; to taste salt and pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A traditional Argentine corn and bean stew enriched with meat and flavored with cumin. Hearty and warming with tender corn and hominy kernels.

170 minMediumServes 6520 cal/serving

ArgentinianDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
6 cups beef broth
2 cups frozen corn kernels
2 cans canned hominy, drained
2 cans canned white beans, drained
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 potato, cut into chunks
to taste salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes in batches, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
2

Sauté 1 diced yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 diced red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in 1 tsp paprika and 1 tsp ground cumin, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Return beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes to the pot and add 6 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes covered.
5

Add 2 cups frozen corn kernels, 2 cans canned hominy, drained, 2 cans canned white beans, drained, and 2 cut into chunks potato. Simmer for another 45 minutes until potatoes are very tender.
6

Season to taste with to taste salt and pepper.
7

Ladle into bowls and top with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

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What is Locro?

A traditional Argentine corn and bean stew enriched with meat and flavored with cumin. Hearty and warming with tender corn and hominy kernels. This reference files it under Argentinian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 170 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Locro?

As written, 170 minutes: 20 of prep and 150 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (1 hour): "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes covered."

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Locro?

The entry for Locro calls for 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Locro?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Locro uses 2 cans canned white beans, drained.

How many calories are in Locro?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 520 calories, with 32 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 9 g fiber and 720 mg sodium.

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