Picante de Res

Name: Picante de Res
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 1/4 cup aji panca paste (or red chili paste); 1 medium onion, diced; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin, ground; 4 cups beef broth; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 lbs waxy potatoes, chunked; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A warming Peruvian beef stew with a fiery kick from red chilies, garlic, and aji paste. Tender beef braised in a rich, spicy sauce and served with boiled potatoes.

110 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
1/4 cup aji panca paste (or red chili paste)
1 medium onion, diced
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin, ground
4 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 lbs waxy potatoes, chunked
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season 3 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then brown in batches until a crust forms, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same pot, sauté 1 medium diced onion and 8 cloves minced garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
3

Stir in 1/4 cup aji panca paste (or red chili paste), 1 tsp ground cumin, and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute to release their flavors.
4

Return beef chuck roast to the pot and pour in 4 cups beef broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 50 minutes until beef chuck roast is tender.
5

Add 2 lbs chunked waxy potatoes and continue simmering for 20 to 25 minutes until waxy potatoes are cooked through.
6

Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Questions

How long does Picante de Res keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Picante de Res?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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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