argentinian wheat locro (stew)

Name: Argentinian Wheat Locro (stew)
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) wheat berries; 2 pound(s) beef skirt steak; 1 pound(s) pork neck bones; 1/4 pound(s) salt pork; 5 - fresh chorizo sausages, sliced; 1/4 pound(s) bacon, diced; 1/2 pound(s) cooked beans (black or red kidney); 1 tablespoon(s) butter or bacon fat; 1 - onion, chopped; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) paprika

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Beth Renzetti

Updated on Aug 6, 2014

I found this at an Argentinian website. Looks tasty so I'm submitting it for the Culinary Quest 2014. I spent a lot of time translating this but it looks readable, understandable & do-able. The beans can cook concurrently alongside the wheat berries & when the mean is added. You don't *have* to presoak beans - in fact, I just ad them to salted water & boil lightly (hard simmer?) them for a couple of hours. Ta-daa! I hope you enjoy this.

Rate

prep time 2 Hr

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound wheat berries
2 pounds beef skirt steak
1 pound pork neck bones
1/4 pound salt pork
5 - fresh chorizo sausages, sliced
1/4 pound bacon, diced
1/2 pound cooked beans (black or red kidney)
1 tablespoon butter or bacon fat
1 - onion, chopped
1 - red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika

How To Make argentinian wheat locro (stew)

Step 1

Place the wheat berries in a large saucepan, cover with water and cook until it is burst and cooked. This may take up to an hour. Add more water if necessary.

Step 2

Add the meat, sausages, pork bones, salt pork and bacon. Simmer on low 1 hour. Add more water if necessary to keep everything covered & stew-y.
Step 3

Add pre-cooked beans. Season with salt & pepper. Again, check water level. Simmer on low another 30 minutes.
Step 4

Saute in melted butter the onion and pepper, add paprika and incorporate into the soup. Taste & adjust for seasoning if necessary. Serve in bowls.
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