Olla de Carne

Ingredients

Beef chuck or shank

2 pounds, cut into large chunks

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Onion

1 large, chopped

Fresh cilantro

1/2 cup, chopped (plus more for garnish)

Salt

2 teaspoons

Black pepper

1 teaspoon

Water

8 cups (or enough to cover the ingredients)

Potatoes

2 medium, peeled and cut into chunks

Carrots

2 medium, sliced

Chayote squash

1, peeled and cut into chunks

Corn

2 ears, cut into thirds

Yucca (cassava)

1 pound, peeled and cut into chunks

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the beef chunks, minced garlic, chopped onion, cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
2. Pour in enough water to cover all the ingredients by at least an inch, approximately 8 cups.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart.
4. After the beef has cooked, add the potatoes, carrots, chayote, corn, and yucca to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
5. Continue to simmer for another hour, or until all the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
6. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.