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Puerto Rican Sancocho

Puerto Rican Sancocho is a hearty stew made with a variety of meats and root vegetables. It's a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
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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: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef Stew Meat cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Pork Ribs cut into pieces
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs bone-in, skinless
  • 2 cups Yuca peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups Yam peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Corn cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Green Plantains peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Pumpkin peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 bunch Cilantro chopped
  • 2 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, pork, and chicken. Cook until browned on all sides.
  2. 2. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  4. 4. Add the yuca, yam, potatoes, corn, plantains, carrots, and pumpkin. Simmer for another 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. 5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 1200mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Stew
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