26 de septiembre de 2025

Cook Like a Pro: Perfecting COCIDO MARAGATO with Your Olla GM

How to Cook Like a Pro: Perfecting Cocido Maragato with Your Olla GM

If you’re looking to impress your friends and family with a traditional Spanish dish, look no further than Cocido Maragato. This hearty stew originated in the region of León and is a favorite among locals for its rich flavors and comforting warmth. With the help of your Olla GM, you can easily recreate this delicious meal at home. Follow this step-by-step recipe to cook like a pro and perfect your Cocido Maragato.

Ingredients:

1 lb beef shank

1 lb pork ribs

1 lb chorizo sausage

1 lb morcilla sausage

1 lb chickpeas, soaked overnight

2 carrots, peeled and chopped

2 potatoes, peeled and chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 bay leaf

Salt and pepper to taste

Water

Preparation:

1. Prepare the Ingredients

Start by preparing all the ingredients for your Cocido Maragato. Chop the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic. Rinse the chickpeas that have been soaked overnight. Cut the beef shank, pork ribs, chorizo, and morcilla into smaller pieces for easier cooking.

2. Sear the Meat

Heat your Olla GM on the «Sauté» function and add a bit of olive oil. Sear the beef shank, pork ribs, chorizo, and morcilla until browned on all sides. This will help to develop the flavors of the stew.

Temperature: High
Time: 5 minutes

3. Add the Vegetables

Once the meat is seared, add the chopped carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the pot. Stir well to combine with the meat and sauté for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Temperature: Medium
Time: 3 minutes

4. Add the Chickpeas and Seasonings

Next, add the soaked chickpeas to the pot along with the bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Pour enough water to cover all the ingredients in the pot. This will ensure that everything cooks evenly and absorbs all the flavors.

Temperature: High
Time: 1 minute

5. Pressure Cook the Cocido Maragato

Close the lid of your Olla GM and set it to the «Pressure Cook» function. Cook the Cocido Maragato for about 30 minutes to allow the meat to become tender and the flavors to meld together. Once the cooking time is up, release the pressure manually.

Temperature: High
Time: 30 minutes

6. Serve and Enjoy

Once the Cocido Maragato is cooked, serve it hot in bowls, making sure to include a variety of meats, vegetables, and chickpeas in each serving. Enjoy this traditional Spanish stew with a side of crusty bread and a glass of red wine for a truly authentic experience.

With this recipe, you can cook like a pro and perfect your Cocido Maragato with the help of your Olla GM. Impress your guests with this delicious and comforting dish that is sure to become a new favorite in your home.