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
- 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
- Protein 25.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 76.41 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.44 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 91.81 mg High
- Sodium 977.45 mg High
- Fiber 14.73 g Good Source
- Sugar 31.55 g High
- Added Sugar 16.57 g High
- Calcium 109.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate
- Potassium 550.7 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 2547.28 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 15.82 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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