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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: 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

  • 1 lb Beef Stew Meat
  • 1 lb Pork Ribs
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs
  • 2 cups Yuca (Cassava), peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups Yautia (Taro), peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups Potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup Corn, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Pumpkin, peeled and chopped
  • 1 Green Plantain, peeled and chopped
  • 1 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, garlic, and cilantro. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the yuca, yautia, potatoes, corn, pumpkin, and plantain. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5. Continue to simmer for another 90 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meat is cooked through.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 1200mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Stew
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