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Peruvian cuisine is known as one of the best in South America. Its influences range from the indigenous people to immigrants from Spain, Italy, China, Japan, and West Africa.
Peru’s traditional staples are corn, beef, and potatoes. You could easily add potatoes to this recipe, from Cooking the South American Way, to incorporate all of those foods.
Peruvian Beef Stew
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 ½ lb. round steak, cubed
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. salt
¼ c. white wine vinegar
2 c. beef bouillon
2 c. squash, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 c. frozen peas
1 c. frozen corn
3 sprigs parsley
Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions.
Add meat and brown well, about 20 minutes. Add all spices, the vinegar, and the beef bouillon. Bring to a boil, stirring to mix well. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 45 minutes. Add squash, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add peas and corn and heat thoroughly. Garnish with parsley.
