Recipe: Charquican (Vegetable and Jerky Stew) (Chile)

CHARQUICAN (VEGETABLE AND JERKY STEW)
Source: The Chilean Kitchen by Ruth Van Waerbeek-Gonzales

6 medium potatoes, cubed
1 medium winter squash, cubed
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 cup peas
1 cup corn
1 can beef broth
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 pound beef jerky, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin

Bring squash, potatoes, carrot, peas, corn and broth to a boil. Season with salt and pepper, simmer 15 minutes.

Saute beef jerky and onion in oil for 5 minutes.

Add garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper, saute 3 minutes.

Add beef mixture to vegetables, simmer for 15 minutes. Serve.

Servings: 4