Dried Beef with Pumpkin Purée

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@cocinero44

A typical recipe from Latin American cuisine, dried beef with pumpkin purée can be served as a light yet flavorful and colorful main dish. Personally, I like to present it in individual casseroles and give it a small touch of the oven to gratin the purée and enhance its flavor....

Dried Beef with Pumpkin Purée recipe
Prep Time
1hr 0min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr 45min

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = One individual casserole)

For the dried beef

  • dried beef
    dried beef
    1kg
  • tomato sauce
    tomato sauce
    1cup
  • onion, chopped
    onion, chopped
    1
  • red bell pepper, chopped
    red bell pepper, chopped
    1/2
  • tomato, chopped
    tomato, chopped
    1
  • stuffed olives
    stuffed olives
    1tbsp
  • parsley, chopped
    parsley, chopped
    1tbsp
  • garlic, chopped
    garlic, chopped
    2clove
  • chicken bouillon cube
    chicken bouillon cube
    1
  • salt
    salt
  • Oil
    Oil

For the pumpkin purée

  • pumpkin, peeled, cubed, and cooked
    pumpkin, peeled, cubed, and cooked
    1kg
  • onion, chopped
    onion, chopped
    1
  • garlic, chopped
    garlic, chopped
    3clove
  • oil
    oil
  • salt
    salt

How to make Dried Beef with Pumpkin Purée

Prepare the dried beef

  1. Step 1

    Place the dried beef in a bowl and cover with water. Let it soak for one hour. Remove from the water and transfer to a pot. Cover with fresh water and cook until tender.

  2. Step 2

    Remove the beef from the water and let it cool. Once cooled, shred the beef into thin strands.

Cook the beef mixture

  1. Step 1

    Heat a bit of oil in a skillet and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until the onion becomes translucent.

  2. Step 2

    Add the shredded beef, chopped bell pepper, and chopped tomato. Stir in the stuffed olives, chicken bouillon cube, and parsley. Cook over low heat for five minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the cup of tomato sauce and continue cooking for another five minutes.

Prepare the pumpkin purée

  1. Step 1

    In a skillet, heat a bit of oil and sauté the chopped onion and garlic.

  2. Step 2

    Add the cooked pumpkin cubes and cook for a couple of minutes. Remove from heat.

  3. Step 3

    Add four tablespoons of milk and mash the pumpkin into a purée. Season with salt to taste.

Assemble the dish

  1. Step 1

    In individual casseroles, place a layer of the dried beef mixture and cover with the pumpkin purée.

  2. Step 2

    Gratinée the dish to give it a golden crust on top before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

255.0kcal (12.75%)

Protein

26.7g (53.4%)

Carbs

17.1g (6.21%)

Sugars

5.2g (10.4%)

Healthy Fat

3.7g

Unhealthy Fat

3.1g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Soaking the dried beef helps to remove excess salt and soften it for shredding.

  2. Gratinée the purée in the oven for a few minutes to enhance its flavor and presentation.

  3. Use fresh parsley for a more vibrant flavor.

FAQS

  1. Can I use fresh beef instead of dried beef?

    Fresh beef can be used, but it will alter the flavor profile as dried beef has a distinct taste and texture.

  2. How do I know when the dried beef is tender?

    The dried beef is tender when it can be easily shredded into thin strands.

  3. Can I substitute pumpkin with another vegetable?

    Yes, sweet potatoes or butternut squash can be used as alternatives to pumpkin.

  4. Is it necessary to gratinée the purée?

    Gratinéeing is optional but recommended for added flavor and a golden crust.

  5. Can I make this dish ahead of time?

    Yes, you can prepare the beef and purée in advance and assemble the dish just before serving.

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