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Peruvian Yellow Squash And Beef Stew

Name: Peruvian Yellow Squash And Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 400 g beef sirloin, halal certified, cut into 1-inch cubes; 400 g butternut squash, peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 cup sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen; 2 tbsp aji panca paste; 100 g queso fresco, crumbled; 0.5 cup evaporated milk; 1 medium red onion, finely diced; 1.5 cup beef broth, halal certified; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

A heartening Andean locro-style stew combining tender beef sirloin cubes with sweet butternut squash, golden potatoes, sweet corn, and creamy queso fresco.

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

Technique to learn

Natural Squash Thickening

Coarsely mashing cooked starch-dense vegetables directly in broth to build a thick, velvety stew base without heavy binders.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat and sear beef sirloin cubes for 4 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 2: Add diced red onion and aji panca paste to the pot, cooking for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 3: Add diced butternut squash, cubed yukon gold potatoes, and beef broth; bring the liquid to a boil.

Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes until squash and potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 5: Use a spoon to crush roughly one-third of the cooked squash pieces against the pot wall to naturally thicken the stew body.

Step 6: Stir in sweet corn kernels and evaporated milk, simmering uncovered for 5 minutes over low heat.

Step 7: Remove stew from heat, taste and adjust seasoning with salt, then crumble fresh queso fresco over the top immediately before serving.

Cooking tips

Mashing a small portion of squash directly into the pot creates a velvety stew consistency without needing extra flour or starch.
Add milk at low heat to prevent curdling while retaining rich creaminess.
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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