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Recipe of Charquican

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Charquican is a traditional Chilean dish that combines potatoes, squash, vegetables, and meat in a hearty and comforting purée. Originating from central Chile, its name comes from the Quechua word charqui, meaning dried meat, although today it is made with ground or minced meat. This recipe is ideal for those looking for a complete and nutritious meal, perfect for winter or for using up vegetables you have at home. Its preparation is simple: cook the vegetables, mash them, and mix them with a sauté of onion, garlic, and meat, achieving a creamy texture and an unmistakable homemade flavor. It is traditionally served with a fried egg on top and a tomato and garlic salad. Besides being easy and quick, it is an excellent way to incorporate vegetables into your diet, as it includes green beans, peas, corn, carrot, and spinach. There are regional variations that use beef, chicken, or pork, and even vegetarian versions. Without a doubt, charquican is a classic that should not be missing from your recipe collection.

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Recipe of Charquican
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Prep

40 min

Cook

25 min

Servings

6

Calories

262 kcal

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    In a pot, place potatoes, squash, carrots, squash, corn, green beans, peas and spinach. Cover with water, if you wish you can add dissolved beef, chicken or vegetable broth, and leave until cooked for about 20 to 25 minutes on medium heat.

  2. 2

    Place oil in a pan, add diced onion, let it fry for 3 minutes and then add the ground beef, the whole dressing, salt to taste and paprika

  3. 3

    Extract the broth from the pot where you cooked the vegetables and then grind the vegetables. Now pour in the sauce and stir them.

  4. 4

    Finally, add a fried egg to each plate and serve with a tomato and garlic salad.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is it to prepare Charquican?

This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Charquican?

The preparation time is 40 minutes and the cooking time is 25 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 6 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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