Picante de Carne (Peru)


  • 1,1 lbs beef (diced)
  • 4 medium potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves of garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons aji panca (Peruvian red pepper paste)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons oil (preferably corn oil)
  • 1 cup broth or water
  • 1/2 cup fresh peas (optional)
  • 1/2 cup carrots (thinly sliced, optional)
  • Salt and pepper (optional)
  • 1 leaf of laurel
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or coriander
  • 1/2 cup chopped black olives (optional)


Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the onion and fry until it turns golden.

Add garlic, aji panca and tomato paste. Fry for a few minutes.

Add the diced meat and fry until it turns brown on all sides.

Add broth or water and then add chopped potatoes, carrots and peas.

Add salt, pepper, bay leaf and cumin. Mix.

Cover the pot and cook over low heat for about 30-40 minutes until the meat is tender.

Add mint or coriander. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Add chopped olives, if using, and stir.

Remove from heat and serve hot.

This dish is usually served with white rice or corn.

ENJOY YOUR MEAL

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