Charquicán

It’s a story about a husband creating a version of a ground beef hash that reminds his wife of her childhood in Chile. You can also find the history of the dish, the derivation of the name, and a couple more recipes.  Http://eatingchile.blogspot.com/2009/06/charquican-tomatican-and-other-cans_11.html 1/2 pound ground beef OR minced cooked beef oil or lard 1… Continue reading Charquicán

Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone

The recipe was originally called “Moroccan Beef and Pumpkin Bake”, but I just can’t find it within me to call a cornpone “Moroccan"… 1 pound lean ground beef2 cups peeled winter squash or pumpkin, cut into ½ inch pieces¾ cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper½ cup coarsely chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup frozen corn¾… Continue reading Beef and Pumpkin Spiced Cornpone

Meatless Charquicán

A Chilean-inspired combination of vegetables, cooked and mashed. It comes from the following website: As you might expect, the potatoes and squash mash together very nicely, while the celery and spinach each retain their shape and texture. I like it, but I think I would like it better if it had a more consistent texture.… Continue reading Meatless Charquicán