Carbonada criolla (beef stew with vegetables)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Dwigans fwds07a
½cupOlive oil
1largeOnion -- chopped coarsely
4largesGarlic cloves -- mashed
2poundsStewing or goulash meat --
Cut
In chunks
1poundsTomatoes -- peeled and
Choppey
1Bay leaf
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley
1teaspoonOregano
1teaspoonPaprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1largeCarrot
1Beef bouillon cube --
Dissolved
In
3cupsBoiling water
2largesSweet potatoes, peeled
Chopped coarsely
2largesWhite potatoes, peeled
Chopped coarsely
6Dried apricots
1canKernel corn
1smallCan or
1packFrozen green peas
1cupUncooked rice
6Dried prunes
1smallCan peach halves -- drained
1largeYellow squash

Directions

In a saucepan, saute the onion and garlic in oil. Add the beef, stir and cook it until it is brown on all sides. Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, parsley, oregano and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.

Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Add the carrot, bouillon a Preheat oven to 400. Cut the squash in ½ remove the seeds, sprinkle it with salt, dot with butter and sprinkle iw with a little water to keep it from drying out. bake it until it is tender. Place it in a large serving dish and pur the prepared carbonada Recipe By : "The Flavors of Jerusalem" by Nathan and Goldman