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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: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Beef cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Chicken cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Pork cut into chunks
  • 1 lb Yuca peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb Plantains peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb Potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb Carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup Corn cut into chunks
  • 1 cup Pumpkin peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 bunch Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 8 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil and brown the beef, chicken, and pork.
  2. 2. Add the garlic, onion, green bell pepper, and cilantro. Cook until fragrant.
  3. 3. Add the water, yuca, plantains, potatoes, carrots, corn, and pumpkin. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Reduce heat and simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until meats and vegetables are tender.
  5. 5. Season with oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
  6. 6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 1000mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Dominican, Sancocho, Stew
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