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Seco de Cordero - Peruvian Lamb Stew Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
• 2 pounds lamb 1/2 cup vinegar or one bottle of beer
1 teaspoon cumin 3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 large red onion, chopped fine
1 aji (chile) pepper chopped 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 bunch of cilantro 1 - 2 cups chicken or beef stock
Directions:
Directions:
Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

1. Cut the meat into approximate 2 inch cubes.
2. Mix the vinegar or beer with the garlic, cumin, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and some salt and black pepper, and pour over the meat. Let meat marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour, longer is better.
3. Purée the cilantro (stems removed) with some water in a blender.
4. Heat 3-4 tablespoons oil in a large pot or skillet on high heat. Working in 2 batches, brown the meat on all sides. Remove meat to a plate.
5. Lower the heat and add the onion and aji pepper to the same skillet with the leftover marinade. Cook until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the meat back to the skillet, along with the beer, the cilantro, and 1 cup of the chicken stock. Cover and cook over low heat until the meat is tender, about an hour.
7. Peel and quarter the potatoes, and add them to the stew. Continue to cook over low heat until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes more, adding more chicken broth if necessary.
8. Serve warm over rice.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 - 6 servings
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
45 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Isabel Caro is married to Mario Medina. Isabel and Mario worked with Phil on a parish team and have been close friends ever since.

 

 

 

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