Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo)
Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo) delivers a rich, homey broth layered with the gentle chew of tender tripe and the sweetness of pumpkin, corn, and yams. Sofrito and tomato sauce infuse the pot with deep, aromatic flavor, while root vegetables make each spoonful hearty and satisfying. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a family gathering when you want something comforting and traditional.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook2 hrs 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 64
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the tripe with the lemon juice in a large bowl and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- 2
Move the tripe and lemon juice to a large pot and cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the tripe.
- 3
Put the tripe back in the pot. Cover with 2 quarts beef broth, adding water as needed. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook until tender, about 2 hours.
- 4
Stir the remaining beef stock, cassava, potatoes, yams, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, sofrito, and corn into the pot. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes more, then season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 445.2 kcal High 22%
- Protein 51.54 g Good Source 103%
- Carbohydrate 58.72 g 21%
- Total Fat 2.94 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.33 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 291.07 mg High 97%
- Sodium 1096.17 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 4.97 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 8.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.65 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 99.25 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.83 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 561.83 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 198.58 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 38.0 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stock, Cassava, Corn on the Cob, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 445.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stock, Cassava, Corn on the Cob, Lemon, Peeled Whole Potatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo)?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 445.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo) healthy?
- Puerto Rican Tripe Stew (Mondongo) has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 445.2 calories and 51.54 g of protein, or 103% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1096.17 mg (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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