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Traditional Argentine Locro: Homemade recipe for May 25th

  • Writer: Grano Pampa
    Grano Pampa
  • May 22
  • 2 min read

Argentine locro is much more than a recipe: it is tradition, a gathering, and one of the most emblematic dishes of our national holidays, such as May 25th.

This typical dish, hearty and full of flavor, combines corn, legumes, meat and vegetables in a slow cooking process that results in a thick, comforting stew, perfect for cold days.

Ideal for sharing with family or friends, locro is one of those recipes that takes time... but is worth every minute.


Serves: 6

Preparation time: 2 hours

Difficulty: Medium



Ingredients


  • 1 cup of cracked white corn

  • ½ cup of Pampa Grano beans

  • 1 cup of Pampa Grano lentils

  • 300g of meat (it can be flank steak, roast beef or a mixture)

  • 150g of bacon

  • 1 chorizo

  • 1 onion

  • 2 cloves of garlic

  • 1 leek

  • ½ bell pepper

  • 1 sweet potato

  • 1 potato

  • 2 tablespoons of oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Oregano, paprika, cumin and bay leaf (optional)


Preparation


1. Soak

The night before, soak the corn, lentils, and white beans. This is key to achieving proper cooking.


2. Prepare the base

In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion, leek, bell pepper, and chopped garlic until soft.


3. Add the meats

Add the cubed meat, bacon, and sliced chorizo. Sear for a few minutes until golden brown.


4. Add the dry ingredients

Add the corn, beans, and lentils. Cover with hot water and mix well.


5. Slow cook

Let it cook over medium-low heat for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. It's important that it doesn't stick and that it thickens gradually.


6. Incorporate vegetables

Add the diced potato and sweet potato and cook for another 30 minutes. The locro should be thick, creamy, and well combined.


7. Serve

Serve piping hot, freshly made. You can finish it with a drizzle of paprika-infused oil. Serve it with warm bread and enjoy it steaming hot.


Helpful tip for the recipe: If it gets too thick, add a little hot water and mix well.


And that's it! Your homemade Argentine locro, truly patriotic and full of flavor, is ready to enjoy.


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