Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew
Cazuela de vaca is a hearty Chilean beef stew with tender roast, pumpkin, corn, potatoes, and an assortment of vegetables in a rich beef broth. Polenta adds body while oregano, mild paprika, and cilantro bring gentle herbal warmth and freshness. Served in generous portions with a large piece of beef and vegetables, it makes a comforting one-dish meal for a family dinner or cool evening.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Cut the beef into large chunks, one per serving. Place the beef in a large saucepan; pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer until nearly tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- 2
Stir the polenta into the stew along with the potatoes and onion. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Cut the pumpkin into serving-sized pieces, and add it to the stew along with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek. Simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover them. Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.
- 3
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- 4
Stir the polenta into the stew with the potatoes and the onion.
- 5
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6
Cut the pumpkin into 6 serving-size pieces, and add to the stew with the corn, carrot, bell pepper, celery, and leek; simmer until the vegetables are tender, adding more water if needed to barely cover.
- 7
Stir in the oregano and paprika during the last 5 minutes.
- 8
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 9
Ladle into serving bowls, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Calories 630.49 kcal High 32%
- Protein 24.62 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 100.17 g 36%
- Total Fat 16.23 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 5.71 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 56.73 mg Moderate 19%
- Sodium 1060.89 mg High 46%
- Dietary Fiber 10.88 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 35.06 g --
- Added Sugars 3.92 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 118.91 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 4.73 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1528.94 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin A 545.83 mcg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin C 95.63 mg Good Source 106%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew is a Chilean dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 630.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew?
- It is a Chilean stew recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Chuck Roast. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 630.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew healthy?
- Chilean Beef and Pumpkin Cazuela Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 630.49 calories and 24.62 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1060.89 mg (46% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.71 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.92 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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