Charquicán is a traditional Chilean dish that combines potatoes, squash, and other vegetables into a hearty purée, perfect for a family lunch. This version, Yanny's Charquicán, stands out for its ground beef sofrito with red bell pepper, onion, and garlic, adding a deep, homemade flavor. It's an easy recipe, ideal for those seeking a comforting and nutritious meal without complications.
The preparation starts by boiling the potatoes, yellow squash, carrot, and spring vegetables until tender. Then, a sofrito is made with onion, garlic, and bell pepper, to which seasoned ground beef with bay leaves, salt, and pepper is added. Finally, the cooked vegetables are mixed with the sofrito to form a creamy purée, served with a fried egg and fresh cilantro.
This charquicán is perfect for using seasonal vegetables and can be adapted with other veggies like corn or peas. The key is to save the cooking water, as it helps adjust the creaminess of the purée.
Cook
40 min
Servings
5
place the peeled potatoes cut into small squares to cook in a wave pot,
The same amount of Pumpkin with carrot and spring salad, for 25 minutes
STEP 2
Chop the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper into small squares, sauté and then add the ground beef previously seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. It is fried next to the bay leaves
STEP 3
When the vegetables are ready, they are strained and do not discard the water because when you are going to prepare the charquican and you want the puree to be creamier you can add the water little by little until it is at the point you want, then you add the meat that we sautéed and mix it...
STEP 4
Finally, fry an egg, preferably with olive oil, garnish with coriander or parsley to taste and that's it. You will have a delicious lunch to share with the family. To Enjoy
