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Sancocho

Sancocho
Dominican-Republic
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 1 lb pork ribs, cut into chunks
  • 1 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 plantains, peeled and sliced
  • 1 yam, peeled and cubed
  • 1 taro root, peeled and cubed (optional)
  • 1 corn on the cob, cut into chunks
  • 2-3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 8 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 lime, juiced

Instructions

Prepare the Meat

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a little oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef, pork, and chicken in batches, then remove and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables

In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Sauté until softened.

Add Tomato Paste and Spices

Stir in the tomato paste, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to develop the flavors.

Combine Ingredients

Return the browned meat to the pot. Add the beef or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add Root Vegetables and Plantains

Add the yam, taro root (if using), plantains, carrots, and celery to the pot. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.

Add Potatoes and Corn

Add the potatoes and corn chunks. Continue to simmer until all vegetables and meat are tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Finish the Sancocho

Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!