Guston

Vori Vori de carne

Paraguayan beef soup with corn flour dumplings

JuJujumao

Steps

  1. 1Sear the beef shanks

    Sear your seasoned beef shanks in a hot pot. Set aside.

    Season the beef with salt and pepper before searing for better flavor.

    Beef shankSaltBlack pepper
  2. 2Sauté the vegetables2m 30s

    In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, squash, and carrots. Season with oregano and sauté for 2-3 mins.

    Red onionGarlicTomatoBlack pepper1 squash, cubedCarrotOregano
  3. 3Braise the beef2h 30m

    Return the beef to the pot, pour in the beef stock, cover and cook for about 2-3 hrs, or until the beef is tender.

    Check tenderness by pulling a piece with a fork — it should fall apart easily.

    Beef shankBeef stock
  4. 4Chop the beef

    Remove the beef and chop it into bite-sized pieces.

    Beef shank
  5. 5Make the vori vori

    To make the balls, combine corn flour, cheese, salt/pepper and a little of the broth until the dough is soft and pliable. Roll into balls of desired size.

    The dough should be slightly sticky but hold together — add more broth if too dry, more flour if too wet.

    3 cups of corn flourMozzarellaStockSaltBlack pepper
  6. 6Cook the dumplings

    Add the vori vori balls and chopped beef back into the pot and cook until the balls float to the surface.

    Floating indicates the dumplings are fully cooked.

    Beef shank
  7. 7Serve and enjoy

    Serve the soup hot and enjoy.