Menestron

Name: Menestron
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 red onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups beef broth; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 2 corn ears, sliced; 1 cup carrots, diced; 1 cup rigatoni pasta; 1/2 cup green peas; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1 cup fresh basil; 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled; 1/2 cup evaporated milk

A rich Peruvian soup featuring tender beef chuck, corn, potatoes, and pasta in a creamy, pesto-infused broth.

75 minMediumServes 6480 cal/serving

PeruvianSoupStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberNut-FreeEgg-FreeAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups beef broth
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 corn ears, sliced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup green peas
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
1/2 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast and cook for 6 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 145F, then remove beef.
3

Add 1 diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
4

Return beef chuck roast to the pot, pour in 8 cups beef broth, cover, and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes.
5

Add 1 lb cubed Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 sliced corn ears, and 1 cup diced carrots to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
6

In a blender, blend 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup fresh basil, 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco, and 1/2 cup evaporated milk until smooth.
7

Stir 1 cup rigatoni pasta and 1/2 cup green peas into the pot and cook for 8 minutes until pasta is tender.
8

Remove pot from heat and stir in the spinach sauce before serving.

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Questions

What is Menestron?

A rich Peruvian soup featuring tender beef chuck, corn, potatoes, and pasta in a creamy, pesto-infused broth. This reference files it under Peruvian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 75 minutes start to finish.

How long does Menestron take?

As written, 75 minutes: 25 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (25 minutes): "Return beef chuck roast to the pot, pour in 8 cups beef broth, cover, and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes."

What internal temperature should Menestron reach?

For Menestron, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of queso fresco in Menestron?

The entry for Menestron calls for 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled. In its place: Mild feta, rinsed, or farmer cheese.

How long does Menestron keep?

Refrigerate Menestron for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The pasta will go on swelling in the broth; for the best texture on day two, store that part separately or cook it fresh. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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