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Puerto Rican Sancocho Recipe

A hearty and traditional Puerto Rican stew made with a variety of meats and root vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef Stew Meat
  • 1 lb Pork Ribs
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs
  • 2 cups Yuca (Cassava) peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups Yautia (Taro Root) peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups Potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup Corn cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Green Plantain peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Pumpkin peeled and chopped
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 bunch Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 8 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat, pork ribs, and chicken thighs. Brown the meat on all sides.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
  4. 4. Add the yuca, yautia, potatoes, corn, green plantain, and pumpkin to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue to simmer for another 30-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. 5. Stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 1200mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Stew
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