Charquicán Santiaguino (Chilean Mashed Pumpkin, Potato, Corn & Beef Hash) – Authentic Chile Recipe
Comforting pre-Columbian Chilean skillet mash of golden squash, potatoes, and paprika oil.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇱 Chile (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Finely diced beef, Mashed squash and potatoes, Sweet corn and green beans, Sweet paprika (ají de color), Cumin
Ingredients for Charquicán Santiaguino (Chilean Mashed Pumpkin, Potato, Corn & Beef Hash) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) finely diced beef, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups mashed squash and potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet corn and green beans
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with sweet paprika (ají de color)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Chile seasoning (cumin, oregano, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and sweet paprika (ají de color) for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add finely diced beef and mashed squash and potatoes along with cumin, oregano, garlic, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with sweet corn and green beans and serve straight from the skillet.