Sancocho

Name: Sancocho
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef chuck (cut for stew); 2 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups beef broth; 2 medium potato, cubed; 1 lb yuca (cassava root), cubed; 2 medium green plantain, cubed; 2 pieces corn on the cob; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

A hearty Colombian meat and vegetable stew made with beef, root vegetables, plantains, and aromatics. Soul-warming comfort food.

70 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck (cut for stew)
2 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups beef broth
2 medium potato, cubed
1 lb yuca (cassava root), cubed
2 medium green plantain, cubed
2 pieces corn on the cob
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the 2 lbs beef chuck (cut for stew) on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2

In the same pot, sauté 2 medium diced yellow onion and 4 cloves minced garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3

Return beef to the pot and pour in 8 cups beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
4

Add 1 lb cubed yuca (cassava root), 2 medium cubed potato, 2 medium cubed green plantain, and 2 pieces corn on the cob. Simmer for another 25-30 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
5

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper to taste.
6

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot in bowls.

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Questions

What is Sancocho?

A hearty Colombian meat and vegetable stew made with beef, root vegetables, plantains, and aromatics. Soul-warming comfort food. This reference files it under Colombian soup: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 70 minutes start to finish.

How much time should I plan for Sancocho?

As written, 70 minutes: 20 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (30 minutes): "Simmer for another 25-30 minutes until all vegetables are tender."

What should Sancocho look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until all vegetables are tender.

Can I skip the searing in Sancocho?

Step 1 reads: "Brown the 2 lbs beef chuck (cut for stew) on all sides, about 5 minutes." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 1 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Can I freeze Sancocho?

Yes. Refrigerate Sancocho for up to four days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so this one is better kept in the refrigerator.

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