Name: Carne Chorizada - Nicaraguan Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Nicaraguan
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; 3 teaspoons ground annatto/achiote; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 2 cups water; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2" cubes; 2 cups cut frozen green beans; 1 (15 oz) can baby corn, sliced into 1/2" pieces

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In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground annatto, oregano, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.

In a large saucepan with about 2" sides, heat oil over medium heat. Once heated, add onion and saute until onion has softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Increase heat to medium high and add ground beef and vinegar. Break up beef into very small pieces with side of cooking spoon as it cooks. Cook until mostly browned with only small amounts of pink left.

Add 2 cups water. Once water begins to boil, add potatoes, green beans, and baby corn. Stir gently. Bring to a quick boil again and then decrease heat to medium. Cook for 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Carne Chorizada - Nicaraguan Ground Beef

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