Ajiaco- Hangover Stew
 
 
2 lb    flank steak, cut across the grain into 2" strips  
  Salt and ground black pepper  
2 Tbs    olive oil  
4   cloves garlic, peeled and minced  
1/2 tsp    ground cumin  
1 tsp    dried oregano  
2   med. carrots, diced  
2   med. yellow onions, thinly sliced  
2   russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thick sticks  
1/4 lb    string beans, cut in 2'' pieces  
1 cup    fresh or frozen peas  
1 Tbs    chopped celery leaves  
1 Tbs    chopped fresh parsley  
1 Tbs    chopped fresh cilantro  
2 Tbs    white vinegar  
6   –8 eggs  
 
1 Generously season meat with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add half the meat and brown, turning once, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining meat. Pour out excess oil then return meat to pan.
2 Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add carrots. Cook for 5 minutes. Add onions. Cook, stirring, just until onions begin to soften, about 10 more minutes. Add 6 cups water. Simmer until meat is just tender, about 1 hour.
3 Add remaining ingredients except eggs. Continue simmering until potatoes are tender, for 20–25 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
4 Poach eggs in a separate pan. Combine vinegar, which helps the egg hold its shape, and 4 c. water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat. Crack each egg into a saucer, then slip into simmering water. Cook eggs in batches, just until whites are firm, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. To serve, ladle stew into individual bowls and top each with 1 poached egg.
 
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