STEW, BEEF, PORK, AND HOMINY (ARGENTINA STYLE)

STEW, BEEF, PORK, AND HOMINY (ARGENTINA STYLE) image

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1 1/2 pounds lean pork ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound pancetta (Italian unsmoked cured bacon), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound flank steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound beef short ribs, cut between bones
3 sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
2 Spanish chorizo (spicy dried pork sausage) links, cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths
3 quarts water
6 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 red bell peppers, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 tablespoon paprika
3 (15-ounce) cans white hominy, rinsed
2 (16- to 19-ounces) cans white beans, rinsed
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

Steps:

Stir together meats and water in a 12-quart heavy pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 3 1/2 hours. Add vegetables and paprika, then simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add hominy, beans, salt, and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Cooks' note: · Stew can be made 2 days ahead. Cool completely, uncovered, then chill, covered. Reheat before serving, adding water as necessary for desired consistency.