Argentine-Style Beef Stew: A Simplified Version of Carbonada Criolla
Hey there! When time and season don't permit a traditional Argentine Carbonada Criolla cooked in a pumpkin, we've got a tasty alternative for you! Let's transform that beef stew into a crock-pot masterpiece using simple ingredients and minimal effort.
Today's version skims on the pumpkin aspect, but don't worry – the stew remains oh-so-delicious! I opted for a 2.5-pound eye of round roast, ditching the beer and substituting it with a mixture of leftover white wine and low sodium beef broth.
In this reworked recipe, you'll be enjoying the stew served over brown rice, polenta, or potatoes – the choice is yours!
Yield: Approximately 4-6 hearty servingsDifficulty: Easy as pie (or should we say stew?)Total time: Just 10-15 minutes of active prep time!
Here's what you'll need:
- A 2.5-pound eye of round roast
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 5 fresh tomatoes, quartered (or use canned if out of season)
- 1 bay leaf
- 5-6 whole peppercorns
- 2 whole cloves
- A handful of fresh oregano leaves OR 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves
- 1 can beef broth (low sodium variety)
- 1 cup of white wine (whatever remains in your glass after unwinding!)
- A glug of olive oil for the bottom of your trusty crock pot (okay, maybe a couple swirls)
Now, let's dive into the cooking process:
- Grease your crock pot with olive oil and pop it on. Then, add the meat, onion, herbs, wine, broth, and tomatoes—kick back and relax until it's done! Usually, cooking on high for 2 hours (if you're home) and then another 3 hours on low will do the trick. If you're super-busy, simply cook on low for 6-8 hours. Voilà! A stunning crock-pot beef stew awaits you!
Dig in and savor the flavors! Embrace the easy, adaptable approach to enjoying a taste of Argentina from the comfort of your home!
(Psst, for a fresh take on the traditional recipe, you can check out the enrichment data provided, which includes further insights and variations.)
- This beef stew recipe, while skipping the traditional pumpkin aspect, still offers a delicious nutritional profile, yielding approximately 4-6 hearty servings.
- When preparing the stew, ensure to include low sodium beef broth, rather than the original beer, to reduce overall sodium content.
- Serve this Argentine-inspired crock-pot beef stew over a bed of brown rice, polenta, or potatoes for a complete meal, following the simple instructions provided.
