Authentic home cooking from Colombia, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Colombia as Archucha o caigua rellena de carne

Stuffed Caigua (Archucha) with Ground Meat

Name: Stuffed Caigua (Archucha) with Ground Meat
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: Serves 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 7 oz ground beef or chicken (200 grams); 3 medium caiguas (archuchas), pre-cooked; 4 small yellow potatoes, diced (or 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes); 1 tomato, chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 piece red bell pepper, chopped; Salt; Oil; Ground cumin; Paprika; Minced garlic; Tomato sauce; 1/2 tablespoon mixed dried herbs

Mariad @Mariadzp

Cali valle

This is a very delicious recipe, especially for those who love vegetables.

Mariad @Mariadzp

Cali valle

This is a very delicious recipe, especially for those who love vegetables.

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Ingredients

1 hour

Serves 3 servings

7 ozground beef or chicken (200 grams)
3medium caiguas (archuchas), pre-cooked
4small yellow potatoes, diced (or 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes)
1tomato, chopped
1small onion, finely chopped
1 piecered bell pepper, chopped
Salt
Oil
Ground cumin
Paprika
Minced garlic
Tomato sauce
1/2 tablespoonmixed dried herbs

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Steps

1 hour

1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil and let it heat up, then add the ground meat. Cook until browned.
2

Add the remaining ingredients and a splash of water. Cook for 15 minutes, until the mixture is fully cooked and reaches your desired consistency.
3

Clean the pre-cooked caiguas and stuff them with the meat mixture. If you have cooked rice, you can mix it with the meat filling before stuffing.
4

Top with white sauce or a sautéed vegetable sauce and cook for 3 more minutes.
5

Turn off the heat and enjoy.

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Mariad @Mariadzp

Published in the US on April 15, 2026 14:02

Cali valle

Nombre: A la mnera de MariadDescripción:Apasionada por la cocina casera y las recetas fáciles para todos los días. Mi objetivo es compartir ideas deliciosas, económicas y sencillas para disfrutar en familia o con amigos. Desde platos tradicionales hasta innovaciones modernas, ¡aquí encontrarás algo para todos los gustos!Especialidades:Cocina casera y saludablePlatos rápidos y económicosTips para mejorar tus recetasRecetas paso a paso para principiantesLema:"Porque la mejor sazón es la que se comparte

Keywords

Onion Red Bell Pepper Tomato Sauce Tomato Chicken Potato Ground Beef Garlic

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