Jocón is a traditional Guatemalan stew with beef in a green tomato and herb sauce. It's an emblematic dish of Chapina cuisine, perfect for sharing with family.
⏱ 45 min👨🍳 Media🍽 4 personas
Ingredienti
Step-by-step preparation
1
🔥 Brown the beef
Heat oil in a large pot and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2
🧅 Prepare the base
In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until transparent and fragrant.
3
💚 Make the green sauce
Blend green tomatoes, cilantro, parsley, chiles and some broth. Strain and set aside.
4
🥘 Combine ingredients
Pour the green sauce into the pot with onion and garlic. Add beef and remaining broth.
5
🍲 Simmer gently
Let simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes until beef is tender. Season to taste.
💡 Chef's tip: Serve Jocón with white rice and freshly made corn tortillas for an authentic experience.