Seco de Res

Name: Seco de Res
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 red onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup pale beer; 1 cup beef broth; 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed; 2 carrots, sliced; 1 cup frozen green peas; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A classic Peruvian beef stew braised in an aromatic cilantro, beer, and yellow pepper sauce with tender vegetables.

115 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinHigh FiberDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 red onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp aji amarillo paste
2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup pale beer
1 cup beef broth
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup frozen green peas
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

In a blender, puree 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro with 1 cup pale beer until smooth, then set aside.
2

Season 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef until browned, then remove beef from the pot.
3

In the same pot, add 1 diced red onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauteing until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4

Return beef to the pot, pour in the cilantro blend and 1 cup beef broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat for 60 minutes.
5

Add 1 lb cubed Yukon Gold potatoes and 2 sliced carrots to the pot, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender and beef internal temperature reaches at least 160°F.
6

Stir in 1 cup frozen green peas and simmer for 5 minutes until heated through before serving.

Questions

Can I make Seco de Res gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup pale beer. Swap the beer for a certified gluten-free beer or a dry cider. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Seco de Res keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Seco 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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