Olla de Carne

8 servings25 min prep120 min cookEasy Costa Rica

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs beef shank or short ribs
  • 3 ears corn, cut into chunks
  • 2 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 chayote, cubed
  • 2 yuca roots, peeled and cubed
  • 1 taro root, cubed
  • 2 plantains, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Place the beef in a large pot with onion, garlic, and enough water to cover.
  2. 2Bring to a boil, skim any foam, then simmer 1 1/2 hours until the beef is tender.
  3. 3Add corn, potatoes, chayote, yuca, and taro, and simmer 20 minutes.
  4. 4Add the plantains and cook 15 more minutes until all vegetables are tender.
  5. 5Season with salt and pepper and stir in chopped cilantro.
  6. 6Serve the beef and vegetables in bowls with plenty of broth.

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