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True Dominican Sancocho Recipe

A hearty and traditional Dominican stew made with a variety of meats and root vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dominican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Beef cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Pork cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Chicken cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Yuca peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Plantains peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Carrots peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Corn cut into chunks
  • 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 the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. 2. Add the beef, pork, and chicken to the pot. Cook until browned on all sides.
  3. 3. Add the water, yuca, plantains, potatoes, carrots, corn, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 3 hours, or until the meats and vegetables are tender.
  5. 5. Stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 1200mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Sancocho, Stew, Traditional
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