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    Cuban Corn Stew

    Published: Aug 31, 2018 · Modified: Mar 12, 2021 by Elizabeth · 7 Comments

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    Cuban Corn Stew served in a white bowl with a bread basket and a beer mug in the background.

    This is a Cuban Corn Stew is called Guiso de Maiz in Spanish. It’s a traditional Cuban soup, and like most Cuban recipes this stew is made from easy to find, affordable ingredients.

    Cuban Corn Stew, or guiso de maiz in Spanish is served in a light colored bowl and loaded with corn, pork chunks, potatoes, served with a bread basket and beer in the background.

    Made with pork stew meat, corn, potatoes and spices, this stew is perfect for tight budgets and hungry appetites. But the real reason to make it, it’s delicious!

    In the mood for more great Cuban-style soups? Try a crema de malanga, this Cuban chicken soup or this Cuban-style beef soup. Enjoy!​

    Guiso de maiz ingredients

    • 1 pound Pork Stew Meat, cut into approximately 1-2 inch pieces
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 Small Onion, finely diced
    • 3-4 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
    • ¼ cup White Wine
    • 6 cups Chicken Broth
    • 2 cups Diced Potatoes, cut them into roughly 1-2 inch pieces
    • 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels, (2 cobs yielded 2 cups)
    • 2 Fresh Corn Cobs, sliced into 1 inch rounds

    Instructions

    Season the pork with the salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the pork meat until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Turn the pork occasionally to brown on all sides.

    When the pork pieces are browned, remove them from the pot onto a plate and keep warm. Tent the pork with a piece of aluminum foil or place the plate in the microwave or oven to keep it away from drafts.

    To the same pot, add the onions and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, tomato paste, dried oregano and cumin, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.

    Add in the white wine, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pot as you stir. Cook 1-2 minutes, until most of the liquid had evaporated. Add the chicken broth and the reserved pork pieces to the pot.

    Raise the heat to high, bring the broth to a boil, lower heat to medium, cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Add the potatoes corn kernels and corn cobs to the pot. Give the stew a good stir, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring only occasionally. Taste the stew and salt and pepper to taste, only if needed.

    Serve the guiso do maiz with white rice or a side of bread, if desired. Enjoy!

    Serves 6​

    Cook’s Notes

    If you can, it’s best to use fresh corn for this stew. But if fresh is not available, frozen corn works well. If you do use frozen corn, cook them just enough to defrost and drain them well before adding to the stew.

    Don’t add frozen corn to the stew. Follow the package directions to get them going and cut the cooking time so they’re defrosted.

    A close up Cuban Corn Stew, or guiso de maiz in Spanish is served in a light colored bowl loaded with corn, pork chunks, potatoes.
    Cuban Corn Stew, or guiso de maiz in Spanish is served in a light colored bowl and loaded with corn, pork chunks, potatoes, served with a bread basket and beer in the background.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Cuban Corn Stew

    This is a Cuban Corn Stew is called Guiso de Maiz in Spanish. It’s a traditional Cuban dish, and like most Cuban recipes this stew is made from easy to find, affordable ingredients.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time55 mins
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Cuban
    Keyword: guiso de maiz
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 287kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. Pork Stew Meat cut into approximately 1-2 inch pieces
    • 1 tsp. Kosher Salt or to taste
    • ¼ tsp. Black Pepper or to taste
    • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
    • 1 Small Onion finely diced
    • 3-4 Garlic Cloves minced
    • 1 tbsp. Tomato Paste
    • ½ tsp. Dried Oregano
    • ¼ tsp. Cumin
    • ¼ cup White Wine
    • 6 cups Chicken Broth
    • 2 cups Potato cut into roughly 2 inch pieces
    • 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernels
    • 2 Fresh Corn Cobs

    Instructions

    • Season the pork with the salt and pepper.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the pork meat until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Turn the pork occasionally to brown on all sides.
    • When the pork pieces are browned, remove them from the pot onto a plate and keep warm.
    • To the same pot, add the onions and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Add the garlic, tomato paste, dried oregano and cumin, stir to combine and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
    • Add in the white wine, scraping the bits off the bottom of the pot as you stir. Cook 1-2 minutes, until most of the liquid had evaporated.
    • Add the chicken broth and the reserved pork pieces to the pot. Raise the heat to high, bring the broth to a boil, lower heat to medium, cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the potatoes corn kernels and corn cobs to the pot. Give the stew a good stir, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes.
    • Taste the stew and salt and pepper to taste, only if needed.
    • Serve the guiso do maiz with white rice or a side of bread, if desired.

    Notes

    If you can, it’s best to use fresh corn for this stew. But if fresh is not available, frozen corn works well. If you do use frozen corn, cook them just enough to defrost and drain them well before adding to the stew. Don’t add frozen corn to the stew. Follow the package directions to get them going and cut the cooking time so they’re defrosted.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1256mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 32.3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg
    The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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    1. Denisse

      April 04, 2022 at 9:51 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight & it was delicious! Just like my mami used to make it!

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      • Elizabeth

        April 04, 2022 at 11:05 pm

        Hi, Thank you for your kind words. I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    2. Michelle Jump

      August 04, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      5 stars
      Do you use the cobs from the corn you cut off?

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      • Elizabeth

        August 05, 2021 at 12:43 am

        Hi Michelle,
        No I don’t. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
        • Michelle Jump

          August 05, 2021 at 10:22 pm

          Thank you

          Reply
        • Jp

          August 09, 2021 at 10:56 am

          Hi how long can leftovers be refrigerated?

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          • Elizabeth

            August 09, 2021 at 11:40 am

            Hi. You can store the soup in the refrigerator in an container with a tight fitting lid for 3-4 days.

            Reply

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