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Sancocho (Puerto Rican Meat Stew)

Get ready to warm up with this comforting Sancocho, a Puerto Rican meat stew that's packed with flavor and perfect for chilly nights. This hearty dish combines tender meats, starchy vegetables, and a savory broth for a satisfying meal that'll leave you craving more.

Jessie Mundo
Community Member
Total Time

1 hr 35 min

1 hr 35 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

1 hr 25 min

1 hr 25 min

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Sancocho (Puerto Rican Meat Stew)
Total Time

1 hr 35 min

1 hr 35 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

1 hr 25 min

1 hr 25 min

This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Sancocho (Puerto Rican Meat Stew)

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 1 lb stew meat (455 g)
  • 2 tablespoons sofrito
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 5 cups water (1.2 g)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1 pack sazon seasoning
  • 1 medium yuca root, cubed
  • 3 carrots, cut into 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • 2 corns, cut into thirds
  • 1 big taro root, cubed
  • 1 japanese yam, cubed
  • 1 cup pumpkin (240 g), cubed
  • all purpose seasoning
  • salt
  • pepper

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 561
  • Fat 11g
  • Carbs 72g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Sugar 10g
  • Protein 28g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Season the meat with all purpose seasoning and boil for 35 minutes in a deep pot.
  2. Drain the meat and lower heat to medium.
  3. Add the sofrito, oil, and sazón. Stir 2-3 minutes until the meat browns and all the ingredients come together.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add water and mix well.
  6. Add all the vegetables, stir, and let simmer for 35-45 minutes.
  7. Taste after 25 minutes and add more sazón or salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm.
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