Puerto Rican Sancocho Stew

Name: Puerto Rican Sancocho Stew
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: caribbean
Ingredients: olive oil; large onion, chopped; garlic, chopped; fresh cilantro, chopped; ground white pepper; dried oregano; salt; beef stew meat, cut into small pieces; water; tomato sauce; beef bouillon cubes; chopped fresh green beans, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; carrots, peeled and sliced; chopped celery; large chayote squash, peeled, cored, and sliced lengthwise; small white beans, rinsed and drained; cabbage, chopped; green banana, peeled and sliced into 3/4-inch pieces; yellow plantain, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; llautias (yautias), peeled and quartered; potatoes, peeled and quartered; chopped peeled pumpkin; fresh corn, sliced into 6 pieces each; chopped green bell pepper

A hearty and flavorful Puerto Rican stew made with a variety of meats and vegetables, perfect for family gatherings or a comforting meal.

Cuisine:caribbean
Difficulty:hard
Estimated Cost:N/A
Ingredients:24
Views:2

Prep time45 min.
Cook time2 min.
Total time47 min.
Servings12

Cooking Instructions

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Puerto Rican Sancocho Stew.

Step 1
Begin by gathering all your ingredients and prepping them as needed.
Step 2
In a spacious pot, warm the olive oil over medium-low heat.
Step 3
Introduce the chopped onion, garlic, cilantro, white pepper, oregano, and salt, stirring occasionally until the onion turns a beautiful golden brown and becomes tender, which should take about 20 minutes.
Step 4
Next, add the beef stew meat, cooking it while stirring frequently until it’s nicely browned on all sides, roughly 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in enough water to fill the pot three-quarters full, then mix in the tomato sauce and beef bouillon cubes, ensuring they dissolve completely.
Step 6
Gradually add the remaining ingredients, starting with the green beans, then the carrots, celery, chayote squash, white beans, cabbage, green banana, yellow plantain, llautias, potatoes, pumpkin, corn, and finally the green bell pepper, allowing each addition to cook slightly before the next.
Step 7
Cover the pot and let the stew simmer gently, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften, which will take about 2 to 3 hours.
Step 8
Keep an eye on it, adding more water or salt as needed to achieve the perfect balance.
Step 9
Enjoy the rich aroma and the comforting warmth of this hearty stew as it fills your kitchen with delightful scents.

Puerto Rican Sancocho Stew

Recipe Information

Cooking Instructions