Sancocho recipe

A hearty and flavorful Dominican stew to warm your soul.

120 minmedium13 ingredients

Ingredients

• 500 g chicken
• 300 g beef
• 2 plantains
• 300 g potatoes
• 2 corn
• 200 g carrots
• 1 onion
• 3 cloves
• 1 cilantro
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2000 ml water

How to make Sancocho

1. Cut 300 g of chicken and 500 g of beef into bite-sized pieces before cooking, about 2.5 cm each.
2. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat, about 2 minutes.
3. Sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the chicken and beef pieces to the pot, cooking until browned, about 8 minutes.
5. Pour in 2 liters of water and add 3 chopped potatoes, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 sliced plantains.
6. Include 1 ear of corn, season with 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper, and stir well.
7. Bring the pot to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the meat and vegetables are tender.
8. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed before serving.
9. Before serving, garnish the dish with a handful of freshly chopped cilantro, for added flavor.

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