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True Dominican Sancocho Recipe

A hearty and traditional Dominican stew, perfect for a family meal.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dominican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 1 lb pork ribs
  • 1 lb chicken thighs
  • 2 cups yuca (cassava), peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups plantains, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup pumpkin, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cups water
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef, pork, and chicken, and cook until browned.
  2. 2. Add the onion, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. 3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. 4. Add the yuca, plantains, potatoes, carrots, and pumpkin. Simmer for another 60 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. 5. Stir in the cilantro, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Sancocho, Stew
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