Ecuadorian Red Meat

The Ecuadorian red meat, rich and full of flavor, is prepared with annatto, cumin, oregano, garlic, red onion, lime, and beer. A delicious sauce combined with pieces of meat and cooked slowly to achieve an exquisite stew. Ideal to accompany with rice, ripe plantains, and avocado.

In the kitchen, annatto, cumin, oregano, garlic, red onion, lime juice, and beer are mixed to create a vibrant sauce.

The meat is marinated in this mixture for hours, absorbing intense flavors.

Cooking it slowly awakens the aromas and results in a dish full of tradition and flavor.

Enjoy your meal.

Ecuadorian Red Meat

Main Course
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 kilogram of Chopped meat

3 tablespoons of Annatto powder

1 tablespoon of Cumin powder

½ tablespoon of Oregano powder

6 Garlic cloves

1 Chopped red onion

1 Lime

1 Beer

1 tablespoon of Salt

1 pinch of Black pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this recipe, start by placing the annatto, cumin, oregano, garlic, red onion, lime juice, and beer in a blender.

Step 2 : Blend these ingredients until a smooth mixture is obtained.

Step 3 : Then, add salt and black pepper to taste and blend again.

Step 4 : Add a little oil while blending to thicken the sauce.

Step 5 : Once ready, pour the sauce into a bowl.

Step 6 : Next, marinate the pieces of meat in the prepared sauce for at least two hours, although it is recommended to let them rest for even a day to intensify the flavor.

Step 7 : Then, heat another pot and place the marinated meat pieces in it, without adding oil.

Step 8 : Brown the meat pieces on all sides, then add the remaining sauce liquid to cook.

Step 9 : Cook on low heat with the lid on for about 45 minutes.

Step 10 : Once this time has passed, the dish will be ready to serve.

Step 11 : It is recommended to serve this delicious dish with rice, ripe plantains, and avocado.

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