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Puerto Rican Sancocho Recipe

A hearty and traditional 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: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Beef Stew Meat cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Pork Ribs cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs bone-in, skinless
  • 2 cups Yuca peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups Yautia peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 cups Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 ears Corn cut into pieces
  • 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 the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the beef, pork, and chicken. Cook until browned on all sides.
  3. 3. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  4. 4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  5. 5. Add the yuca, yautia, potatoes, and corn. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours.
  6. 6. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. 7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Stew
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