Sancocho Puertorriqueño (Beef Stew)

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.

Introduce the recipe and its inspiration from the creator's aunt.

Show the ingredients being used for the sancocho.

Cut the beef and beef stew meat into smaller pieces.

Add vinegar, adobo seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, total seasoning, and tomato sauce to the meat.

Add 8 cups of water to the pot with the meat and seasonings.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low to simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until the meat is tender.

Check the tenderness of the meat with a fork.

Add the cilantro and culantro stems to the pot.

Prepare and chop all the vegetables while the meat is cooking.

Add the chopped vegetables to the pot once the meat is tender.

Check the seasoning and adjust with salt and add more water if necessary.

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