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Sancocho Stew

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs. beef or goat stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 cups water
1 large yam, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium russet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large, firm ripe plantain, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 MAGGI Beef Flavor Bouillon Cubes, crushed
1 lb. ham, cut into bite-size pieces
2 ears of corn, cut into 1-inch slices (optional)
1 jar (3.5 oz.) capers, drained (optional)
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

 

Directions

COMBINE oregano, thyme and coriander in small bowl. Sprinkle half of mixture over beef. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Remove from pan. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over chicken. Cook chicken until no longer pink, adding more oil if necessary. Remove from pan. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic until tender, adding more oil if necessary.

ADD beef to vegetables in saucepan. Stir in water, yam, potato, plantain and bouillon. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook for 30 minutes. Add chicken and ham; cover. Cook for an additional 40 minutes or until beef is tender. Mash potatoes, yam and plantain in pot with potato masher. Stir in corn, capers and hot pepper sauce. Cook for 10 minutes or until corn is tender.

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Sancocho Stew

(5 stars based on 2 reviews)
Sancocho Stew is a festive and nourishing stew popular in the Latino world. It is packed full of flavors and features yams, potatoes, plantains as well as chicken, beef and ham.

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Sancocho Stew

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs. beef or goat stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
5 cups water
1 large yam, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium russet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large, firm ripe plantain, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 MAGGI Beef Flavor Bouillon Cubes, crushed
1 lb. ham, cut into bite-size pieces
2 ears of corn, cut into 1-inch slices (optional)
1 jar (3.5 oz.) capers, drained (optional)
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Directions:

COMBINE oregano, thyme and coriander in small bowl. Sprinkle half of mixture over beef. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Remove from pan. Sprinkle remaining herb mixture over chicken. Cook chicken until no longer pink, adding more oil if necessary. Remove from pan. Cook onion, bell pepper and garlic until tender, adding more oil if necessary.

ADD beef to vegetables in saucepan. Stir in water, yam, potato, plantain and bouillon. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook for 30 minutes. Add chicken and ham; cover. Cook for an additional 40 minutes or until beef is tender. Mash potatoes, yam and plantain in pot with potato masher. Stir in corn, capers and hot pepper sauce. Cook for 10 minutes or until corn is tender.

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    Superb!!!

    nicole from naples

    This soup is excellent. I also substituted the beef with grouper head. What a really tasty meal! Great for a nice rainy day or when you're feeling blue.

  •  Star(s)

    Great Meal for those cold rainy days

    paul martich from

    Very hearty and tasty dish. It is also eaten with a small portion of white rice on the side. great recipe. A++++++.......


Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 6 to 8 servings

    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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