PUCHERO SANTAFEREÑO | PUCHERO BOGOTANO

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey offers a healthier protein option.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is a leaner alternative.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: bananas

Sweet potatoes provide similar sweetness and texture.

Cut the beef, pork, and chicken into large chunks.

Season the meats with salt and black pepper and set aside.

In a large pot, add water and bring to a boil.

Add the beef to the boiling water and cook for 30 minutes.

Add the pork and chicken to the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.

Stir in the chorizo and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Add the potatoes, carrots, and corn to the pot and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

In the last 10 minutes, add the plantains and cabbage.

Sauté onions and garlic in a separate pan until fragrant, then add to the pot.

Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot with rice on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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