Revolcado

Name: Revolcado
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Guatemalan
Ingredients: 1kg beef chuck, cubed; 4 Roma tomatoes; 4 tomatillos, husked; 4 dried guaque chiles; 2 dried pasa chiles; 1 onion, quartered; 5 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp achiote paste; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 whole cloves; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 8 cups water; Salt; Cilantro for garnish

Revolcado (reh-bohl-KAH-doh)

Spicy Beef Head Stew

⏱ Prep Time 30 min

📈 Difficulty Hard

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 398 kcal

A bold, smoky stew of tender beef simmered in a rich sauce of roasted tomatoes, tomatillos, and dried chiles, with a complex recado that delivers serious heat.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 30.0g

Carbs 20.0g

Fat 22.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

dairy-free gluten-free nut-free

Equipment Needed

large pot blender comal

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep clay bowl

Garnishes: cilantro, chile rings

Accompaniments: rice, tortillas

Ingredients

1kg beef chuck, cubed
4 Roma tomatoes
4 tomatillos, husked
4 dried guaque chiles
2 dried pasa chiles
1 onion, quartered
5 cloves garlic
2 tbsp achiote paste
1 cinnamon stick
3 whole cloves
1 tsp black peppercorns
8 cups water
Salt
Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1
Boil beef in salted water for 1.5 hours until tender. Reserve broth.
2
Toast dried chiles on a comal until fragrant and pliable. Soak in hot water 20 min.
3
Roast tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, and garlic on the comal until charred.
4
Blend soaked chiles, roasted vegetables, achiote, cinnamon, cloves, and peppercorns with 1 cup broth.
5
Strain sauce into a pot. Add cooked beef and 2 cups broth.
6
Simmer 30 min until sauce thickens and flavors meld. Season with salt, garnish with cilantro.

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Did You Know?

Revolcado is traditionally one of Guatemala's spiciest dishes — the combination of guaque and pasa chiles delivers a deep, building heat that sneaks up on you.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
blender
comal

Garnishing

cilantro, chile rings

Accompaniments

rice, tortillas

The Story Behind Revolcado

Revolcado showcases the Guatemalan mastery of recados, the complex spice and chile pastes that define the cuisine. The dish evolved during the colonial period as a way to enrich tough cuts of meat with intensely flavored sauces. The name means "scrambled" or "mixed up," referring to the rich blend of ingredients in the sauce.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed sunday lunch, celebrations 📜 Origins: Colonial era

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