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Locro - meat stew

Slow cooked stew with hearty root vegetables, beans and a variety of succulent and smoky meats.

15 min

Prep

120 min

Cook

4

Serves

589 kcal

Calories

51.8g

Protein

35.8g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Ingredients

Other

dry-cured smoked bacon rashers, chopped4 pieces

chorizo ring, sliced225 g

stewing beef, diced500 g

carrots, diced2 pieces

butternut squash, diced0.5 pieces

cannellini beans400 g

chicken stock1 l

frozen sweetcorn200 g

vegetable oil2 tbsp

large onion, finely chopped1 pieces

red pepper, finely chopped1 pieces

ground cumin1 tsp

smoked paprika1 tsp

mild chilli powder0.5 tsp

spring onions, finely chopped2 pieces

Method

In a large, nonstick pan, fry the bacon over medium heat, until crisp. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add the chorizo and beef to the pan and cook, until the meat is browned on all sides. Add the carrots and squash, cook for 2-3 minutes, then tip in the cannellini beans and stock. Reduce the heat and leave to simmer 1 hour; season to taste.

Stir in the corn, and then leave to simmer for a further 30-60 minutes or until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add the onion, pepper, paprika, cumin and chilli powder. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Season to taste.

To serve, divide the stew and pepper mixture between plates and scatter over the crispy bacon and spring onions.