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

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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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Seco de Res reach?

For Seco de Res, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Seco de Res?

Step 2 reads: "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." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

What can I use instead of beer in Seco de Res?

The entry for Seco de Res calls for 1 cup pale beer. In its place: Stock or a non-alcoholic beer, in the same volume.

Can I make Seco de Res gluten-free?

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

How much protein is in Seco de Res?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 42 g of protein in about 520 calories, alongside 22 g carbohydrate and 28 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

How long does Seco de Res keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Seco de Res within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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