Charquican-Chilean Beef Stew Recipe

Charquicn is a chilean dish, a beef stew that is slow-cooked with squash and potatoes. It was traditionally prepared with dried beef (charqui). This version has both stewing beef and some commercial beef jerky (or make your own), which adds a nice smoky flavor and makes the stew seem more like chili. The squash falls apart as it cooks and helps to thicken the broth. You can add any vegetables you have on hand-beans and corn are common. You can make this stew in a crockpot or simmer it on the stove. In chile, charquicn is often served topped with a fried egg.