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Indio Viejo
A Nicaraguan beef and cornmeal stew with tomato, pepper, onion, mint, and citrus.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 22 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🇳🇮 Nicaraguan🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 58 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 22 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking58 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the stew
- 650 g Beef cubes
For binding
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Cornmeal
For the sauce
- 3 Tomatoes
- 2 Green peppers
- 1 Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
For cooking
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Beef broth
For flavoring
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Orange juice
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lime juice
For serving
- 0.2 bunch Fresh mint
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Cumin
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Instructions
- 1
Cook the beef with the beef broth and half of the salt for 35 minutes, until tender.
35 min35:00 - 2
Remove the meat, shred it into fibers, and reserve the broth.
- 3
Saute the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and peppers for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Whisk the cornmeal smooth with some of the cold beef broth.
- 5
Put the meat, vegetable mixture, remaining broth, orange juice, lime juice, and cumin in the pot.
- 6
Add the cornmeal mixture and cook for 15 minutes, stirring, until thick.
15 min15:00 - 7
Scatter fresh mint over the top and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Loosen the cornmeal with cold beef broth; adding it dry to the hot pot will make lumps.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve indio viejo hot with white rice, fried plantains, and lime wedges.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
31
g protein
38
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 36%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 Indio Viejo make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Indio Viejo take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 58 minutes; 82 minutes in total.Is Indio Viejo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Indio Viejo have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 38g, fat: 16g.Is Indio Viejo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Indio Viejo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nicaraguan cuisine.How many ingredients does Indio Viejo need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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