Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Leftover Recipes. (Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)). This is my take on the ubiquitous Latino stew, ajiaco. This version uses leftover roast beef, sweet red peppers, and creamy baby potatoes simmered together in a spicy broth.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 main-dish servings

Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 cup thickly sliced shallots

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 red bell peppers

cut into 1 inch pieces

1 ½ teaspoons chipotle chile powder

or to taste

2 teaspoons ground cumin

3 cups cubed cooked roast beef

1 pound baby red potatoes

cut in half

2 cups water

1 quart beef broth

½ teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ cup chopped parsley

2 hard-cooked eggs

sliced 1/4 inch thick

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Heat the canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in shallots garlic and red pepper; cook until the shallot has softened and turned translucent about 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the chipotle powder and cumin; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 2

Add the roast beef and red potatoes pour in the water and beef broth. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender about 30 minutes. Stir in the oregano and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Stir in chopped parsley before serving. Garnish each bowl with a few slices of hard-cooked egg.

Nutritional Information

Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 578.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 53.8g 108%

Carbohydrates: 34.4g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 8.1g

Fat: 24.2g 37%

Saturated Fat: 6.6g 33%

Cholesterol: 221.1mg 74%

Vitamin A Iu: 3520.6IU 70%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.9mg 92%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 70%

Vitamin C: 110.2mg 184%

Folate: 94.5mcg 24%

Calcium: 97.9mg 10%

Iron: 7.4mg 41%

Magnesium: 92.6mg 33%

Potassium: 1587.8mg 45%

Sodium: 240.6mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 217.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.