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Southwestern Cocido Recipe
Cocido is a prized stew in Spain and Spanish colonies that can mix a variety of ingredients into a delicious concoction. It can be made with or without the meat, but if you aren't vegetarian you should add the beef!
| Prep time: 30 Minutes |
American
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| Cook time: 25 Minutes | Servings: 6 |
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 553g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 344 | |
| Calories from Fat 85 | 25% |
| Total Fat 9.57g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 3.06g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 724mg | 30% |
| Potassium 1063mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 35.37g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 3.02g | 2% |
| Protein 29.47g | 47% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 2 lbs beef brisquet cut in 1.5 inch chunks (trim fat)
- 1-3 links chorizon sausage cut round (the more chorizo, the spicier)
- 2 onions chopped
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 3 cups beef stock
- 3 cups water
- 1 large potato, cubed medium
- 2 carrots peeled and cut in rounds
- 1 acorn squash or small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
- 15 oz can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed or reconstituted dry
- 2 small ancho or jalepeno peppers, seeded and chopped (fresh is best)
- 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh Cilantro chopped (more to taste)
Directions
- Add meat, onions, garlic, salt and pepper, stock, and water to large pot
- bring to boil and cook 5 minutes--skim scum off top
- cover and simmer 1.5 hours over low heat
- add rest of ingredients, return to simmer, cover, and cook till squash is tender (about 1 hr)
- add more stock if stew gets too thick
- serve in deep bowls with rice, tortillas, cold beer, and limes if desired
- also can have avocado as side if desired
Menus and Pairings
Goes Well With: beer, tortillas, corn bread
Wine and Drink Pairings
- margarita
Reviews
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John SpottiswoodJanuary 15, 2008 15:42
I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
This is a variation
This review was helpful for me! (6 votes) -
March 21, 2009 20:50