Dominican Sancocho ( 7 Meat Hearty Stew ) Recipe

Name: Dominican Sancocho ( 7 Meat Hearty Stew )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs chopped beef, for stews (with bones); 1 lb chopped goat meat; 1 lb pork sausage (longaniza); 1 lb chopped pork; 1 1/2 lbs chicken parts, with bone; 2 lbs pork ribs; 1 lb soup bones (from smoked ham); 4 limes, juice of; 1 tablespoon crushed fresh garlic; 4 tablespoons oil; 1/2 lb yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 lb yam, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (niame or Aame); 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1/2 lb malanga, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/2 lb potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces; 3 unripe plantains, peeled 2 cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 2 corn on the cob, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano; 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1/4 gallon water; 1/4 cup bitter oranges or 1/4 cup freshly squeezed seville orange juice

Servings: persons

2 lbs chopped beef, for stews (with bones)
1 lb chopped goat meat
1 lb pork sausage (longaniza)
1 lb chopped pork
1 1/2 lbs chicken parts, with bone
2 lbs pork ribs
1 lb soup bones (from smoked ham)
4 limes, juice of
1 tablespoon crushed fresh garlic
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 lb yucca root, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 lb yam, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces (niame or Aame)
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 lb malanga, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 lb potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
3 unripe plantains, peeled 2 cut into 1 inch pieces
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 corn on the cob, cut into 2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon of chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/4 gallon water
1/4 cup bitter oranges or 1/4 cup freshly squeezed seville orange juice

1
Marinate beef in a large plastic bag, add celery, cilantro, oregano, vinegar, garlic, juice of 1 lime and salt. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes In a large cast iron pot, heat oil on medium-high; add the beef with all the seasonings, stir. Cover and simmer for 10 mins, add a few tbsp of water. Add the pork, simmer for 15 minutes adding a few more tbsp of water if needed. Add the rest of the meat to the pot; except for the chicken and let simmer for an additional 15 mins, adding tbsp of water as needed to prevent it from burning. Add the chicken and simmer for another 10 minutes.
2
Add 1/4 gallon of water to the pot and bring to a boil. Add the niame, malanga and the 2 chopped plantains. Let simmer for 15 minutes Add all the remaining ingredients (remaining lime juice, corn, beef stock cubes, hot sauce, bitter orange juice) except for the third plantain, adjust water when necessary, stir occasionally. Let simmer until the last ingredients added are tender. Grate the third raw unripe plantain and add to the pot. Allow to simmer until stew thickens, adjust salt to taste.
3
Serve hot with white rice and avocados. Enjoy!

2343

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

Carbs

252

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs chopped beef, for stews (with bones), 1 lb chopped goat meat, 1 lb pork sausage (longaniza), 1 lb chopped pork, and more.

Yes, Dominican Sancocho ( 7 Meat Hearty Stew ) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Dominican Sancocho ( 7 Meat Hearty Stew )

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Variations & substitutions

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