Seco Broth

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Cordillera Blanca

📍 Where this dish comes from: Ancash (Huaraz) · Cordillera Blanca
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Seco Broth, plated and ready to serve

Inspired by the bold cilantro-beef flavors of Seco de Res, this loosened, brothy version keeps all the character of the original in soup form.

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Ingredients for Seco Broth

Seco Broth

Inspired by the bold cilantro-beef flavors of Seco de Res, this loosened, brothy version keeps all the character of the original in soup form.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Peruvian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb beef chuck cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cilantro blended with 1 cup broth
  • 1 tbsp aji amarillo paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • Salt, pepper, and cumin

Instructions

  • Brown the beef in olive oil in a large pot.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
  • Stir in the aji amarillo and cumin.
  • Add the beef broth and cilantro purée.
  • Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, until the beef is tender.
  • Add the green beans in the last 10 minutes.
  • Season and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 320kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Green beans replace starchy sides while keeping the dish’s classic cilantro-beef character.
  • Slow-braised beef chuck delivers rich protein and fat.
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