Indio Viejo

6 servings25 min prep45 min cookMedium Nicaragua

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb shredded cooked beef, with broth reserved
  • 1 cup masa harina, dissolved in water
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp achiote oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 tbsp orange or sour orange juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • White rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1Heat achiote oil in a large pot and sauté onion, tomatoes, bell pepper, and garlic until soft.
  2. 2Add the shredded beef and its reserved broth, and bring to a simmer.
  3. 3Stir in the dissolved masa harina gradually to thicken the mixture, stirring constantly.
  4. 4Simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring often to prevent sticking, until thick and porridge-like.
  5. 5Stir in mint and orange juice and cook 5 more minutes.
  6. 6Season with salt and serve hot with white rice.

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