Gallina Pinta

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 7
Traditional Ecuadorian Gallina Pinta recipe for a hearty meal
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

2h 45min

Ready In

2h 55min

Level

Difficult

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Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans or 2 cups any white beans
6 cups mexican-style hominy
3 lbs stew beef chunks
1 1/2 gallons water
1 onion , cut in half
1 diced tomato
1 fresh green chile
6 garlic cloves , chopped
2 cups tomato sauce
2 bunches kale or 2 bunches any greens
2 bunches cilantro , chopped
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
salt and pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
543
Sugar
6g
Fat
18g
Gallina Pinta is a traditional Ecuadorian dish that translates to 'painted chicken,' but does not actually contain any chicken. Instead, it features white beans, hominy, beef, and plenty of spices, herbs, and vegetables to give it a rich, complex flavor. This dish is often enjoyed as a main course, accompanied by rice, avocado, or salad. The long cooking time is necessary to fully blend the flavors and create a tender, flavorful dish that is sure to warm you up on a cold, rainy day. The addition of greens such as kale or spinach provides a healthy twist on this classic comfort food.

Instructions

1.Rinse the beans in cold water and place in a large pot with 1 1/2 gallons of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 hours until the beans are tender.
2.In a separate pot, brown the stew beef in some oil until it is well browned on all sides.
3.When the beef is browned, add it to the pot of beans along with the mexican-style hominy, onion, diced tomato, fresh green chile, chopped garlic, and tomato sauce.
4.Simmer for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5.Remove the onion, fresh green chile, and any large chunks of beef from the pot and discard. Add the chopped kale or greens, chicken bouillon granules, salt, and pepper to the pot.
6.Simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until the greens are wilted and tender. Stir in the chopped cilantro and serve hot.

PROS

Gallina Pinta is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold day or when you need a filling meal.

CONS

This dish is quite high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It also takes a few hours of cooking time to achieve the ideal flavor and texture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Gallina Pinta is a good source of protein, fiber, and iron which can support muscle growth, good digestion, and healthy blood circulation.
The kale or greens in this recipe also provide essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and Calcium, in addition to helping to reduce inflammation.

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