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Sancocho soup in a white bowl with meat, corn on the cob, and yellow squash.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef stew meat cut into chunks
  • 1 pound chicken thighs, skinless, boneless cut into chunks
  • 1 pound pork shoulder cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green plantains peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large yuca cassava, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup calabaza Caribbean pumpkin, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 ears of corn husked and cut into rounds
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 8 cups water or chicken broth

Instructions

  • Season beef, chicken, and pork with salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the marinated meats and brown on all sides.
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  • Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent. Then add plantains, yuca, calabaza, and corn. Stir to mix.
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  • Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
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  • Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
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Nutrition Info:

Calories: 480kcal (24%) Carbohydrates: 44g (15%) Protein: 32g (64%) Fat: 19g (29%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Sodium: 1278mg (56%) Fiber: 3g (13%) Sugar: 5g (6%)

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