True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew)
True Dominican Sancocho brings together beef, pork, and chicken simmered with pumpkin, plantains, yuca, and other hearty roots for a rich, satisfying stew. Bright hints of citrus and herbs balance the deeply savory broth, while corn and vegetables add texture in every spoonful. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy weekend meal, it’s a celebratory, stick-to-your-ribs classic.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 35
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Mash the oregano, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl until well combined.
- 2
Combine the beef, pork, chicken, and lemon juice in a large bowl; drain 1/2 of the liquid. Stir in the onions, the mashed garlic mixture, 2 tablespoons oil, and the vinegar.
- 3
Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat mixture in three batches and cook until browned on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes per batch.
- 4
Move the browned meats to an 8-quart Dutch oven. Pour in 1/2 of the water, then add the chicken broth, beef consommé, 2 bouillon cubes, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meats are more than halfway cooked, about 40 minutes.
- 5
Add the pumpkin, sweet potatoes, eddeos, yuca, potatoes, plantains, corn, celery, carrots, bell pepper, cilantro, the remaining bouillon cubes, and adobo seasoning to the Dutch oven. Increase the heat to medium and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring in the remaining water as needed in gradual amounts to replace evaporated liquid, until the root vegetables are soft and the liquid has thickened, 1 to 2 hours.
- 6
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, move the beef, pork, and chicken to a cutting board. Let cool slightly, then remove the bones and chop or shred the meat. Return the meat to the stew and finish cooking.
- Calories 530.53 kcal High 27%
- Protein 25.19 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 76.41 g 28%
- Total Fat 14.81 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.44 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 91.81 mg High 31%
- Sodium 970.34 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 14.73 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 31.55 g --
- Added Sugars 16.57 g High 33%
- Calcium 109.3 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 550.7 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 548.94 mcg Good Source 61%
- Vitamin C 15.32 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew) is a Colombian dinner recipe made with 25 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Beef Bouillon, Beef Consommé, and Bone In Loin Pork Chop. Each serving provides about 530.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew)?
- It is a Colombian stew recipe made with 25 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew) made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Beef Bouillon, Beef Consommé, Bone-In Loin Pork Chop, Cassava. The full list of 25 is above.
- What goes well with True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew)?
- Explore these Colombian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew)?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 530.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 25 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew) healthy?
- True Dominican Sancocho (Meat and Vegetable Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 530.53 calories and 25.19 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 970.34 mg (42% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.44 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 16.57 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Corn, 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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