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Sancocho Stew Recipe

A hearty and traditional Latin American stew made with beef, vegetables, and flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Latin American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 ears corn cut into pieces
  • 2 green plantains peeled and sliced
  • 2 yuca roots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large carrot sliced
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef and brown on all sides.
  • Add onion, garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add corn, plantains, yuca, potatoes, and carrot. Cook for another 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in cilantro, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, let the stew sit for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 1200mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Sancocho, Stew
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