Sancocho de costilla de Res COLOMBIANO

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.

Heat water in a large pot over medium heat until boiling.

Add beef short ribs and cook for 10 minutes, skimming off any foam.

Add chopped green onion, red bell pepper, and bay leaves, then reduce heat to low.

Simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender.

Add chopped plantain, criolla potatoes, white potatoes, carrot, and yuca to the pot.

Cook for an additional 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in corn and cook for 5 more minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro.

Serve hot.

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