Sancocho

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  • 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

Sancocho

In the mood for a comforting stew tonight? Try this hearty Sancocho and you won't be disappointed!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 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 green plantains peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large yuca cassava, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup calabaza Caribbean pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 ears of corn husked and cut into rounds
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 8 cups water or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
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Instructions

  1. Season beef, chicken, and pork with salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated meats and brown on all sides.
  3. Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent. Then add plantains, yuca, calabaza, and corn. Stir to mix.
  4. 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.
  5. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 1278mg (53%) Potassium 911mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 257IU (5%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 480 kcal

% 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.

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