Carbonada Criolla

Hailing from Patagonia, this hearty meat stew is usually prepared with chunks of beef, potatoes, squash, sweet potatoes, corn, and tomatoes. It is typically enriched with dried or fresh fruit, usually apricots or raisins, and it is sometimes placed inside a whole pumpkin before it is finished off in the oven. Carbonada criolla is a wintertime staple that is also enjoyed in neighboring Uruguay.