Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew) Recipe
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Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)

By: damasio 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Cocktail Beer Margaritas
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 4 main-dish servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 cup thickly sliced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, sliced 1/4 inch thick

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 579 | Total Fat: 24.2g | Cholesterol: 221mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2007 by Cooking 101   view full review
Oh baby we liked this. Will cut back on the chipatle a little next time. Thanks for the post.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2009 by pixiestix   view full review
We really enjoyed this.....I cut a london broil into chuncks, browned it sauted my shallots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2009 by Betty   view full review
Wonderful flavour and a great way to use leftover herb roasted sirloin beef from this site. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2011 by RoseRover   view full review
I didn't follow this recipe exactly. I wanted to make this, but didn't have any roast beef, so...

 

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