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Easy 59 min~420 kcal 8/10
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Costa Rican Olla de Carne
A Costa Rican beef soup with cassava, potato, corn, carrot, green plantain, and clear hearty broth.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr 25 min📖 1 min readServes 6~490 kcal🇨🇷 Costa Rican🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 115 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 2 h 25 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking1 h 55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 1.2 kg Beef shank or neck
- 8 cup(~1600 ml) Water
For the vegetables
- 500 g Cassava
- 3 Potatoes
- 2 Corn cobs
- 3 Carrots
- 2 Green plantains
For flavoring
- 1 Dry onion
- 3 clove Garlic
For serving
- 0.3 bunch Cilantro
General
- 1.7 dessert spoon(~17 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Put the beef, onion, garlic, water, salt, and black pepper in a pot.
- 2
Cook the beef over low heat for 75 minutes, until tender.
1 hr 15 min75:00 - 3
Cut the cassava, corn, and green plantains into large pieces.
- 4
Add the cassava, corn, and green plantains to the pot and cook for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 5
Cut the potatoes and carrots into large pieces and add them to the pot.
- 6
Cook the soup for 20 more minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
20 min20:00 - 7
Pull the meat into large pieces and serve hot with cilantro.
💡 Tip: Do not add all the root vegetables at once; cassava and corn need longer, while potatoes need less time, so the pot stays intact.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve olla de carne hot in deep bowls with rice, lime, and fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~490
kcal calories
34
g protein
46
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 28%Carbs 38%Fat 34%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Costa Rican Olla de Carne make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Costa Rican Olla de Carne take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 115 minutes; 145 minutes in total.Is Costa Rican Olla de Carne difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Costa Rican Olla de Carne have?
Approximately 490 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 46g, fat: 18g.Is Costa Rican Olla de Carne allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Costa Rican Olla de Carne belong to?
This recipe belongs to Costa Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Costa Rican Olla de Carne need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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