How To Make The Best Sancocho! (Puerto Rican Style)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

yucca

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potato

Sweet potato offers similar texture and flavor.

pork

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is lower in fat and cost-effective.

sausage

🥗Healthier: lean turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add beef, pork, and chicken; brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots, corn, and potatoes; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add yucca, plantains, and bay leaves; mix well.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours until meats are tender.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during cooking.

Add salt and black pepper to taste; adjust seasoning as needed.

Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.

Cooking Techniques

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