Seco de Carne a la Norteña con Frejoles (Cilantro & Chicha/Beer Braised Beef) – Authentic Peru Recipe

Ingredients for Seco de Carne a la Norteña con Frejoles (Cilantro & Chicha/Beer Braised Beef) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender beef chuck cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups creamy canary beans, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup yuca or rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with 2 cups blended fresh cilantro
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Peru seasoning (ají amarillo, dark beer or broth, cumin, garlic)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender beef chuck cubes for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, 2 cups blended fresh cilantro, and ají amarillo, dark beer or broth, cumin, garlic, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add creamy canary beans and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in yuca or rice right before serving warm.