argentinian wheat locro (stew)

Recipe by
Beth Renzetti

I found this at an Argentinian website. Looks tasty so I'm submitting it for the Culinary Quest 2014. I spent a lot of time translating this but it looks readable, understandable & do-able. The beans can cook concurrently alongside the wheat berries & when the mean is added. You don't *have* to presoak beans - in fact, I just ad them to salted water & boil lightly (hard simmer?) them for a couple of hours. Ta-daa! I hope you enjoy this.

yield 6 -8
prep time 2 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For argentinian wheat locro (stew)

  • 1 lb
    wheat berries
  • 2 lb
    beef skirt steak
  • 1 lb
    pork neck bones
  • 1/4 lb
    salt pork
  • 5
    fresh chorizo sausages, sliced
  • 1/4 lb
    bacon, diced
  • 1/2 lb
    cooked beans (black or red kidney)
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter or bacon fat
  • 1
    onion, chopped
  • 1
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika

How To Make argentinian wheat locro (stew)

  • 1
    Place the wheat berries in a large saucepan, cover with water and cook until it is burst and cooked. This may take up to an hour. Add more water if necessary.
  • 2
    Add the meat, sausages, pork bones, salt pork and bacon. Simmer on low 1 hour. Add more water if necessary to keep everything covered & stew-y.
  • 3
    Add pre-cooked beans. Season with salt & pepper. Again, check water level. Simmer on low another 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Saute in melted butter the onion and pepper, add paprika and incorporate into the soup. Taste & adjust for seasoning if necessary. Serve in bowls.

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