Slow-Cooked Beef with Aymara Potatoes and Corn

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Tender slow-cooked beef served with traditional Bolivian Aymara potatoes and sweet corn, delivering a hearty and earthy flavor profile. This latin american-inspired beef ready in about 190 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, Aymara potatoes, dried corn kernels (choclo or hominy) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 Latin American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried corn kernels and soak in water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 2 lbs beef chuck roast with 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 1 tsp paprika. Sear beef roast on all sides for about 4 minutes per side until browned and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Remove beef and set aside. In the same pot, add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Drain soaked corn kernels and add to the pot with 3 cups beef broth. Return beef to the pot, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 2 1/2 hours until beef is tender.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, peel and cut 1 lb Aymara potatoes into 1-inch chunks. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add potatoes to the pot to cook through.
  6. Step 6: Once beef is fork-tender and potatoes are soft, remove beef and shred with two forks. Return shredded beef to the pot, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Step 7: Serve hot with the corn and potatoes, spooning the rich broth over the top.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow-Cooked Beef with Aymara Potatoes and Corn take to make?

Total time is about 190 minutes (10 min prep + 180 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Beef with Aymara Potatoes and Corn?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck roast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Beef with Aymara Potatoes and Corn?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Slow-Cooked Beef with Aymara Potatoes and Corn for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Slow-Cooked Beef with Aymara Potatoes and Corn?

Latin American beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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