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Tomaticán

Traditional Chilean stew combining beef, tomatoes, onions and sweetcorn. A family country dish, often served in winter with bread and sweet wine.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Bouillon

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into cubes of about 2 cm, then brown them in the oil over high heat for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced onions and peppers and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Stir in the chopped garlic, cumin, paprika and tomato paste, and mix for 1 minute.
  4. Add the peeled, chopped tomatoes, then enough hot water to cover halfway.
  5. Cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  6. Add the sweetcorn and cook for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Adjust the seasoning and serve piping hot with rustic bread.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the beef with cooked mushrooms and red beans; reduce the simmering time to 25 minutes.

Summer version. In summer, use very fresh tomatoes and add a little basil at the end of cooking.

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