Ingredients:

• 500 grams of beef (can be round or stew meat), cut into small cubes
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup of peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup of corn kernels
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into cubes
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until golden and fragrant.
2. Add the beef cubes to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add the potatoes, carrots, peas, corn, and green peppers to the pot. Mix well with the meat and onions.
4. Season with ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
5. Cover the pot and cook over medium-low heat for about 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and cooked.
6. Once the vegetables are cooked, adjust the seasoning if necessary and remove the pot from the heat.
7. If desired, serve the charquicán hot, garnishing each plate with slices of hard-boiled egg and chopped fresh parsley.
8. Enjoy this comforting Chilean dish, full of traditional flavors and essential nutrients!

Charquicán is a classic Chilean dish that combines meat, potatoes, and a variety of vegetables in a delicious and nutritious stew. I hope you like this recipe!