Mr uriburu sent along this favorite stew, a staple of ranch life in argentina. He says “it is like a goulash”. You can put in whatever you have on hand. Here is the recipe for a classic, simple, never go wrong recipe, typical of patagonia, carbonada criolla . This beef stew from patagonia argentina is slightly unusual but quite delicious. Dried fruits (apricots or raisins) sweeten the stew, as do the sweet potatoes. Tomatoes and onions, winter squash, and hearty chunks of beef round off the complex flavor of this wonderful stew.