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Nutritional Values
650kcal
55gProtein
15gCarbs
40gFat
3gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Carne Mechada Boqueteña
How to order / say it
Say it
Carne Mechada Boqueteña — [Car-ne Me-cha-da Bo-ke-te-nyah]
Order
Please bring me the Carne Mechada.
Locally
Por favor, tráeme la Carne Mechada.
Say locally
A flavorful dish of shredded beef cooked with vegetables.
Why try it?
Carne Mechada Boqueteña is a culinary emblem of Boquete's hospitality, often served at family gatherings and celebrations.
How it tastes
The dish features tender, juicy beef enveloped in a rich tomato and pepper sauce with savory notes.
Origin & History — first documented: 1880
Emerging from the cultural mix of the 19th century, this dish evolved by incorporating local spices and vegetables to suit the Palate of Boqueteans.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g beef
- 🥕 200 g bell peppers
- 🥣 100 g tomato paste
- 🧄 150 g onions
- 🧂 5 g cumin
- 🫒 50 ml olive oil
Method
- 1 Sauté beef with onions and bell peppers.
- 2 Stir in tomato paste and spices.
- 3 Simmer until beef is tender and flavors meld.
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