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Seco De Chivo

Seco De Chivo
Ecuador
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs goat meat, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup beer or beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1-2 hot peppers (optional), chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

Instructions

Prepare the Meat

Season the goat meat with salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Brown the Meat

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add the goat meat in batches, browning on all sides. Remove the meat and set aside.

Make the Sauce

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Add the garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes are softened.

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a few more minutes.

Combine and Simmer

Return the browned meat to the pot.

Pour in the beer (or beef broth) and water.

Add the bay leaves and hot peppers (if using). Stir to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1-1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.

Add Vegetables

Add the cubed potatoes and peas to the pot.

Continue to cook until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 20-30 minutes.

Finish

Stir in the chopped cilantro.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!