Carbonada criolla from Winter Food by Jill Norman

Ingredients

• kernels from 1 ear of corn, or 100 g tinned or frozen kernels
• 150 g cooked white beans
• 1 red pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into squares
• 1 onion, chopped
• about 1 litre beef stock
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 bouquet garni of thyme, parsley and oregano
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 800 g lean beef, cubed
• 1 green or red chilli, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed