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Nutritional Values

🔥600kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑30gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Puchero a la Colonia

How to order / say it
Say it Puchero a la Colonia — [poo-cheh-roh ah lah koh-loh-nee-ah]
Order I'd like to order Puchero a la Colonia, please.
Locally Me gustaría pedir un Puchero a la Colonia, por favor.
Say locally

A hearty stew with meat, vegetables, and spices traditional to Colonia.

Why try it?

This comforting stew is a reflection of Colonia del Sacramento's culinary depth, showcasing how immigrants fused local produce with European stew-making traditions.

How it tastes

Rich and savory, the broth is infused with herbs and spices. The meat is tender, and the vegetables are cooked to a perfect softness, creating a wholesome and warming dish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Puchero was introduced to Uruguay by the Spanish in the 19th century and adapted in Colonia del Sacramento to include local ingredients, becoming a cherished dish in the city's cold months.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g beef cut
  • 🥕 200 g potato
  • 🥕 100 g carrot
  • 🥕 100 g cabbage
  • 🥕 50 g celery
  • 🧂 1 bay leaf

Method

  1. 1 Chop the meat and vegetables into large chunks.
  2. 2 Brown the meat in a pot.
  3. 3 Add vegetables, bay leaf, and water to cover.
  4. 4 Simmer until the meat is tender.
  5. 5 Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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