COLOMBIAN SANCOCHO DE COSTILLA DE RES | How To Make A Short Rib Beef Sancocho | SyS

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken is more affordable and lower in fat.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar sweetness and texture.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream provides creaminess at a lower cost.

corn on the cob

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Canned corn is often less expensive and easy to use.

Add beef short ribs to a large pot.

Cover beef short ribs with lots of water.

Add Colombian alos (seasoning), salt, black pepper, and cumin to the pot.

Cover and bring to a boil on high heat.

Reduce heat to medium low and cook for about 45 minutes.

Skim off the fat that comes to the surface after 45 minutes.

Add corn, green plantain, potato, and cassava to the pot.

Add more water to cover all ingredients.

Cover again and bring to a boil on high heat.

Lower heat to medium low and cook for 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Check for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if needed.

Add lots of cilantro before serving.

Serve with beef short ribs, potato, corn, green plantain, cassava, broth, white rice, tomato, and avocado.

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