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Puerto Rican Sancocho Recipe

A hearty Puerto Rican stew made with a variety of meats and root vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

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

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef, pork, and chicken, and cook until browned.
  2. 2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  3. 3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  4. 4. Add the yuca, yautia, potatoes, corn, pumpkin, plantain, and carrots. Cook for another 45 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  5. 5. Stir in the cilantro, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Sancocho, Stew
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