Locro

Ingredients

• 1 1/8 lbdried white corn, soaked overnight in water
• 1 cupdried white beans, soaked overnight in water
• 10 1/2 ozbeef, diced
• 7 ozpork, diced
• 1chorizo, sliced
• 1onion, chopped
• 10 1/2 ozpumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 7 ozpotatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tsppaprika
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbspvegetable oil, for browning

Method

1. 1

   The night before, soak the dried corn and the beans in separate bowls of plenty of cold water.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef and pork in batches, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, chorizo, paprika and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.

3. 3

   Drain the corn and beans and add them with the pumpkin, potatoes and enough water to cover everything. Simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 hours, stirring now and then, until the stew is thick and the corn is tender.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper and serve hot, with crusty bread.

Nutrition per serving