Meat And Vegetable Stew (dominican Sancocho)

This Meat and Vegetable Stew, known as Dominican Sancocho, is a hearty and flavorful dish that is a staple in West Indian Cuisine. It is a comforting one-pot meal that is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course West Indian Stew Meat Vegetables Dominican Cuisine
Meat And Vegetable Stew (dominican Sancocho)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 lb beef, cut into chunks
  • 1 lb pork, cut into chunks
  • 1 lb yuca (cassava), peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 ears of corn, cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken, beef, and pork.
  2. Add the yuca, carrots, corn, onion, garlic, bell pepper, cilantro, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the meat and vegetables.
  4. Cover the pot and bring the stew to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once the meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through, the stew is ready to serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Wooden spoon

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the Sancocho hot, accompanied by a side of white rice and avocado slices.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice to the stew before serving.

Cost

$25