Sancocho Puertorriqueño (how to make Puerto Rican Sancocho easy recipe)

yuca

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Cauliflower is lower in carbs while maintaining a similar texture.

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers a leaner option, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean pork

💰Cheaper: chicken

Chicken is generally less expensive than pork.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini can be a lower-calorie substitute, while bananas are often cheaper.

Heat a large pot and add a drizzle of oil.

Add smoked ham to the pot, quantity to taste.

Add red bell pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes.

Add sofrito and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.

Add beef, pork ribs, and pork chunks to the pot.

Season with salt to taste and add about 3/4 tablespoon of tomato paste, mixing well.

Sear the meat until browned.

Add a handful of cilantro for flavor.

Pour in 4 to 6 cups of chicken broth.

Cook on high heat for 20-25 minutes until the meat is tender.

Add all the vegetables, ensuring they are well arranged in the pot.

Cover and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes.

Add three plantains, cut into balls, to the pot.

Add corn cobs and cover for an additional 10 minutes on medium heat.

Check the consistency; if you prefer a soup-like sancocho, adjust the broth accordingly.

Add additional cilantro before serving.

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