Olla Podrida Aussie Style

An Aussie version of a Spanish favorite from ABC AU and Chef Tony T.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  lean stewing beef
• 1⁄2 lb  pork shoulder, cubed
• 12  cups  stock
• 3 1⁄2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 1⁄2 cups  skinned ripe tomatoes
• 1  cup fresh lima beans
•  diced  hot red pepper
• 2  green peppers, diced
• 3⁄4 cup  diced onion
• 1  cup  diced carrot
• 1⁄2 cup  diced celery
• 2  cups  diced potatoes
• 1  cup  diced okra
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2  cups corn kernels

Directions

1. Place beef, pork and stock in Dutch oven then bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
2. Add the chicken and bring to a boil again. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour until meat falls off the bone.
3. Cool the mixture to remove bones then return to the pot and bring to a boil again.
4. When boiling add the tomatoes, lima beans, hot pepper,green peppers,onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, okra, bay leaf, and worcestreshire. Reduce to simmer and cook over very low heat for 45 minutes or more. Stir frequently as it thickens.
5. Add the corn and simmer for 15 minutes more or until all vegetables are soft.
6. Season to taste.
7. Serving Suggestion: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread.
8. Best if left overnight and reheated.