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Peruvian Locro De Zapallo Squash Stew With Beef

Name: Peruvian Locro De Zapallo Squash Stew With Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 1 lb halal beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed; 2 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped; 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste; 1 cup sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen; 1 cup halal beef broth; 0.5 cup whole milk; 0.5 cup queso fresco, crumbled

A hearty, comforting Peruvian squash stew featuring tender sirloin steak cubes, sweet corn, yellow potatoes, and melted fresh cheese in a creamy aji amarillo base.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Simmering Stews

Gently cooking meat and root vegetables in liquid just below boiling temperature to melt starches and produce a rich, homogenous broth.

Instructions

Step 1: Cut beef sirloin into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a wide saucepan over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes for 4 minutes until browned, then transfer to a plate.

Step 3: Add the finely chopped red onion and aji amarillo paste to the pan, sautéing for 4 minutes over medium heat until soft and fragrant.

Step 4: Add the cubed butternut squash, cubed yukon gold potatoes, sweet corn kernels, and beef broth to the saucepan, bringing the liquid to a simmer.

Step 5: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until squash and potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 6: Crush a few pieces of squash against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon to naturally thicken the stew broth.

Step 7: Stir in the seared beef, whole milk, and crumbled queso fresco, simmering uncovered for 3 minutes until warm and creamy.

Step 8: Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately.

Cooking tips

Mashing part of the squash into the broth creates the signature velvety body without needing added flour.
Queso fresco adds a soft, mildly salty contrast that balances the sweet squash.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Peruvian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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