The name of this traditional Spanish stew literally translates to “I sowed a garbanzo.” This version comes from a close friend’s grandmother, Bibi, who developed it with her parents more than a century ago in Asturias, Spain. It’s a comforting one‑pot meal that combines flank steak, chorizo and smoked ham for a rich, savory profile. The stew’s foundation is a simple sofrito — a blended mix of onion, green pepper and garlic — which brings authentic Spanish flavor to the dish.
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Bibi’s Cocido de Garbanzo Stew
A hearty Spanish cocido from Asturias, made with steak, chorizo and ham, built on a classic sofrito of onion, green pepper and garlic.
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 white onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (8-oz.) can plain tomato sauce
- 1/2 lb. flank steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 chorizo links, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 lb. smoked ham, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 (15-oz.) cans garbanzo beans in liquid
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
Instructions
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Pulse the onion, green pepper and garlic in a food processor or blender until finely chopped to make the sofrito base.
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Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat. Add the sofrito and sauté about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Stir in the tomato sauce and add the cubed flank steak. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to begin melding flavors.
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Add the chopped chorizo, cubed smoked ham and the garbanzo beans with their liquid. Gently combine.
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Crumble and dissolve the beef bouillon cubes into the pot, stirring to distribute the seasoning.
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Add the allspice, oregano, paprika and the cubed potatoes. Cover, reduce heat to medium‑low and simmer.
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Let the stew simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the potatoes are fully cooked.
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Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 651kcal, Carbohydrates: 51g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 87mg, Sodium: 2470mg, Potassium: 1502mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 635IU, Vitamin C: 42.5mg, Calcium: 152mg, Iron: 9.2mg
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