5 from 3 votes
Sancocho
In the mood for a comforting stew tonight? Try this hearty Sancocho and you won't be disappointed!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
480 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Caribbean
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat cut into chunks
- 1 lb chicken thighs skinless, boneless, cut into chunks
- 1 lb pork shoulder cut into chunks
- 2 plantain peeled and cut into chunks, green
- 1 yuca cassava, peeled and cut into chunks, large
- 1 cup calabaza Caribbean pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 corn husked and cut into rounds, ears
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 8 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Season beef, chicken, and pork with salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated meats and brown on all sides.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent. Then add plantains, yuca, calabaza, and corn. Stir to mix.
- Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
480kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
0.05g
(3%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
1278mg
(53%)
Potassium
911mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
257IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 480
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 480kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1278mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 911mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.