Ajiaco Cubano

Name: Ajiaco Cubano
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cubed; 1 lb beef flank steak, cubed; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 6 cups beef broth; 1 lb yuca root, chopped; 1 lb malanga root, chopped; 1 lb calabaza squash, cubed; 2 corn ears, cut in rounds; 2 tbsp lime juice

A traditional Cuban stew packed with pork, beef, root vegetables, and sweet corn simmered in a savory broth.

75 minMediumServes 6580 cal/serving

CubanSoupStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1.5 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
1 lb beef flank steak, cubed
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups beef broth
1 lb yuca root, chopped
1 lb malanga root, chopped
1 lb calabaza squash, cubed
2 corn ears, cut in rounds
2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1.5 lbs cubed pork shoulder and 1 lb cubed beef flank steak, cooking for 8 minutes until browned on all sides and pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves, stirring for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, then pour in 6 cups beef broth and bring to a simmer.
5

Add 1 lb chopped yuca root, 1 lb chopped malanga root, 1 lb cubed calabaza squash, and 2 cut in rounds corn ears to the pot.
6

Cover and simmer for 35 minutes until all root vegetables are tender.
7

Stir in 2 tbsp lime juice before serving warm.

Questions

How long does Ajiaco Cubano keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Ajiaco Cubano?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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