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    Guiso de Arroz Paraguayo

    A one-pot rice stew of beef, tomato, and vegetables that cooks itself into a rich, comforting supper — Paraguayan home cooking at its most practical.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 45 minCook time
    🍽 6Servings
    🏷 Paraguayan KitchenCategory
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    Guiso de arroz is the Paraguayan weeknight hero: rice, meat, and vegetables cooked together in one pot until the rice drinks up all the flavor. Every family has their own version — some with chorizo, some with pumpkin — but the heart of it is always the same: simple, hearty, and ready in under an hour.

    Everything in one pot, flavor in every grain

    The rice absorbs the tomatoey broth as it simmers, becoming plump and savory, while the beef stays tender and the vegetables melt into the sauce. It’s the kind of meal that tastes like home — and makes exactly one pot to wash.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the chorizo and cook 2 minutes more.
    2. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook 4 minutes until soft, then add the garlic, tomatoes, paprika, and cumin and cook 3 minutes more.
    3. Stir in the rice and toast it for 2 minutes, stirring, until the grains turn translucent at the edges.
    4. Pour in the broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
    5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
    6. Remove from the heat, rest 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and serve hot.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Resist stirring once the lid goes on — it makes the rice gummy. Leftovers keep 3 days refrigerated and reheat with a splash of broth or water.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook45 min
    Servings6
    CategoryParaguayan Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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