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Chilindrón, a hearty stew from Aragon in northeastern Spain, gets savory, meaty flavor from jamón serrano (dry-cured Spanish ham) balanced by subtly sweet tomato and red bell peppers. Paprika adds earthy flavor as well as a rich, brick-red color. Chicken, lamb or game sometimes are used, but we particularly liked the succulence of a beef chuck roast cut into chunks. In place of jamón serrano, we opted to use easier-to-find Italian prosciutto, which has a similar texture and salty, nutty flavor. Pancetta, a fattier cut, works in a pinch, though it lacks some complexity. Serve the stew with roasted or mashed potatoes or warm, crusty bread.
Servings
Don't use bacon in place of the prosciutto or pancetta. Its sweetness and intense smokiness will overpower the other ingredients. Similarly, don't use deli ham, which is wet-cured and typically has an overly assertive artificial smoke flavor.
30 minutes active
tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
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