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Puerto Rican Sancocho Recipe

A hearty and traditional Puerto Rican stew that's gluten-free.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into chunks
  • 1 green plantain peeled and sliced
  • 1 yellow plantain peeled and sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium yucca peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium yam peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1 can corn 15 oz, drained
  • 1 can pigeon peas 15 oz, drained
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef and brown on all sides.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
  3. Stir in oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add beef broth and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  6. Add plantains, potatoes, yucca, and yam. Cook for another 30 minutes.
  7. Stir in corn, pigeon peas, and cilantro. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 1000mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Sancocho, Stew
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