Argentine Locro (A Soup with Everything in it)

This is a special occasion meal, they make this to celebrate their May Revolution Day in Argentina (25 de Mayo)  it is super filling and loaded with calories.  My kids liked it.  The Quiquirrimichi sauce adds great flavor and kick, and they put a white cheese over top. 



Saute the below ingredients until onions are translucent and meat is cooked
11 oz Italian sausage or chorizo (cut into ~1 in pieces)
11 oz stew meat--beef
11 oz smoked bacon (cut into tiny pieces)
1 white onion diced
2 cloves garlic (diced)

ADD to meat:

2 cups white corn (I used frozen, but fresh is best)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp black ground pepper
dash of salt

stir over medium heat for 5-10 minutes then pour into a crock pot with:

2 cups boiling water and 1 cube vegetable bullion
1 large can hominy (with juice)
1 cup cubed butternut squash
1 cup cubed sweet potato
1 cup cubed baking potato
2 Roma tomatoes in wedges
2 cans Navy Beans

Let cook in crock pot for 3-5 hours on high, during the last hour mash the soup to desired thickness.

Serve with cheese (I used mozzarella) and quiquirimichi sauce (put on a little or a lot depending on how much heat you want)

QUIQUIRIMICHI SAUCE:

Saute:
3T olive oil
1 red bell peppers (finely diced)
1 medium white onion (finely diced)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp red chili flakes (or to taste)
a pinch of chili powder
salt and pepper to taste