Ahiako: Stewed Beef with Coriander
6 servings
40 minutes
Ahiaco is a fragrant dish of Latin American cuisine filled with warmth and depth of flavors. Its roots trace back to South American traditions where meat stews hold an important place in gastronomy. Beef cooked with a rich blend of spices—coriander, cumin, and oregano—acquires a rich and spicy taste that is perfectly complemented by the softness of stewed vegetables. Potatoes and carrots absorb the juices of the meat and broth, creating a harmony of textures. The finishing touch is a delicate poached egg that adds creaminess, while fresh coriander brings a note of freshness. This is not just food but a true culinary journey that immerses you in an atmosphere of comfort and hospitality, perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings.
1
Chop the fried meat and set it aside.
- Beef: 400 g
2
Sauté onion in olive oil with garlic. Add pepper and carrot. Season with salt, mixed pepper, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Add chopped potatoes and fry for a few minutes.
- Olive oil: 20 ml
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Fresh red pepper: 700 g
- Carrot: 100 g
- Potato: 50 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Ground cumin: to taste
- Dried oregano: to taste
- Bay leaf: to taste
3
Add meat to the fried vegetables with potatoes. Pour in beef broth and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Beef: 400 g
- Meat broth: 3 l
4
Heat the leftover broth in a low pot and prepare a poached egg, trying not to bring it to a boil.
- Meat broth: 3 l
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
5
Place vegetables and minced meat at the bottom of the plate, top with a poached egg, and pour hot broth over it. Sprinkle with coriander.
- Carrot: 100 g
- Fresh red pepper: 700 g
- Potato: 50 g
- Beef: 400 g
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Meat broth: 3 l
- Ground coriander: to taste