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Lunch Meals Cooking Time : Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Recipe Servings : 4 Recipe Dificult : easy 0.00

Bolivian Majadito |Traditional Beef and Rice Dish

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Bolivian Majadito is a traditional rice dish especially popular in the eastern region of Santa Cruz. It is commonly prepared with shredded beef, rice, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and colourful seasonings. The ingredients are cooked together to create a moist, flavourful dish with a soft texture and rich savoury taste. Traditionally, the beef is cooked until tender and then shredded before being combined with the seasoned rice.

This beloved Bolivian meal is often served with a fried egg, crispy fried plantains, and fresh tomato or onion salad. Some regional variations use chicken or dried meat instead of fresh beef. With its comforting ingredients and distinctive preparation, Majadito represents an important part of Bolivia's eastern culinary traditions.

Cooking Method

Place the beef in a saucepan with enough water to cover it. Add a little salt and simmer until the meat is tender. Cooking time will depend on the cut.
Remove the beef, reserving the cooking broth. Allow it to cool slightly, then shred it into thin pieces.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, tomato, and bell peppers. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
Add the shredded beef, cumin, paprika, turmeric or annatto, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
Add the rice and mix until the grains are coated with the seasoning.
Pour in the reserved beef broth, adding extra broth or water if needed to reach approximately 4 cups of liquid.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork and stir in the fresh herbs.
Peel the plantains, slice them diagonally, and fry until golden on both sides.
In a separate pan, fry the eggs until the whites are fully set.
Serve the Majadito hot, topped with a fried egg and accompanied by fried plantains and fresh salad.