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Locro

Soak: Soak corn and beans overnight in water. Cook Meats: In a large pot, brown the beef and pork. Add onions and spices, cooking until translucent. Simmer the Stew: Add soaked corn and beans, pumpkin, potato, and enough water to cover. Simmer for 2-3 hours, until thick. Serve: Enjoy hot, with bread on the side. Pro Tips:

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Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips.

How long does Locro take?

11 hr 10 min all in — 10 min prep, 3 hr cook, 8 hr rest. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

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What equipment do I need?

Saucepan, Stockpot.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at to taste.

What can I use instead?

potato (sweet potato or another starchy side) → sweet potato or another starchy side. Cook time changes. Sweet potato browns faster. beef → tofu. Marinated tofu or mushrooms can take the savoury role. Label the plate as a vegetarian adaptation. pork → mushroom. Chopped mushrooms plus a splash of soy. Different dish, same comfort. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I prepare this ahead?

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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