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

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.

Questions

Can I make Menestron dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled, 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor); the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Menestron gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup rigatoni pasta. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Menestron keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Menestron?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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