Potato Stew: Ajiaco Recipe

Name: Potato Stew: Ajiaco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 quarts water; 2 tablespoons lard; 1 large onion; 4 cloves garlic; 1/2 pound chicken pieces; 1/2 pound dry beef (tasajo), cut into 4 pieces, soaked overnight and drained; 3/4 pound chorizo (sausage), sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound pork stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large green pepper, seeded and small diced; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 1/2 tablespoons salt; 2 ears corn, cut into 3 or 4 equal pieces; 1 pound yucca, cubed; 1 pound sweet potato, cubed; 1/2 pound white root yam (boniato), cubed; 2 green plantains, peeled (keep whole); 1 lime, juiced

Servings: persons

7 quarts water
2 tablespoons lard
1 large onion
4 cloves garlic
1/2 pound chicken pieces
1/2 pound dry beef (tasajo), cut into 4 pieces, soaked overnight and drained
3/4 pound chorizo (sausage), sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound pork stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 large green pepper, seeded and small diced
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons salt
2 ears corn, cut into 3 or 4 equal pieces
1 pound yucca, cubed
1 pound sweet potato, cubed
1/2 pound white root yam (boniato), cubed
2 green plantains, peeled (keep whole)
1 lime, juiced

1
Bring water to boil in a large pot.
2
In a large skillet, fry onion, garlic, chicken pieces, tasajo, chorizo, and beef and pork stew meat in lard until onion is caramelized and meat is cooked through.
3
Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet into the pot of boiling water.
4
Simmer for 1 hour, skimming occasionally.
5
In the same large skillet, simmer the green pepper in the tomato sauce until peppers are tender; season with salt.
6
Meanwhile, prepare vegetable ingredients and add them to the large pot of simmering broth.
7
Stir in the sauce, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
8
Remove the whole plantains and cook broth for another 50 minutes.
9
Slice plantains into 1/2-inch thick pieces, drizzle with fresh lime juice, and return to broth after the broth has cooked for the last 50 minutes.
10
Serve immediately.

964

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 quarts water, 2 tablespoons lard, 1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic, and more.

Yes, Potato Stew: Ajiaco 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.

Potato Stew: Ajiaco

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