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Locro

Name: Locro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: fusion
Ingredients: 500 g Dried white corn; 200 g Dried white beans; 300 g Pumpkin; 200 g Potatoes; 300 g Beef; 200 g Pork; 1 Chorizo; 1 chopped Onion; 1 teaspoon Paprika; To taste Salt; To taste Pepper

A classic Argentinian miscellaneous from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

min total

servings

817

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Argentinian Miscellaneous in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.munchery.com/blog/the-ten-iconic-dishes-of-argentina-and-how-to-cook-them-at-home/

Ingredients

500 gDried white corn
200 gDried white beans
300 gPumpkin
200 gPotatoes
300 gBeef
200 gPork
1Chorizo
1 choppedOnion
1 teaspoonPaprika
To tasteSalt
To tastePepper

Instructions

01
Soak: Soak corn and beans overnight in water.
02
Cook Meats: In a large pot, brown the beef and pork. Add onions and spices, cooking until translucent.
03
Simmer the Stew: Add soaked corn and beans, pumpkin, potato, and enough water to cover. Simmer for 2-3 hours, until thick.
04
Serve: Enjoy hot, with bread on the side.
05
Pro Tips:
06
Toasting the corn slightly before adding it to the stew enhances its flavor.
07
Add a spoonful of paprika or a dash of cumin for an extra layer of warmth and complexity