
Get ready to warm your soul with Mama Guilla's Sancocho, a hearty and flavorful stew that's perfect for chilly nights. This traditional Latin American dish is loaded with tender meats, starchy vegetables, and a savory broth that'll have you coming back for seconds.
Quick Info
⏱️ 90 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 91%
Nutrition
624 cal • 38g protein • 87g carbs • 15g fat
Tags
[Central & South American] • [Dairy-Free] • [Gluten-Free] • [Healthy] • [Dinner] • [Under 1 Hour] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber]
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup diced green pepper
- 1½ cups chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
- 5 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ cup white cooking wine
- 2 14.5-ounce cans of diced tomatoes
- 1 15-ounce can of tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons sofrito
- 2 tablespoons recaito
- 3 tablespoons Spanish green olives
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 pound stew beef or chuck roast
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups water
- 1 pound chicken drumsticks
- 3 ears of corn, shucked, broken into large pieces
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 yuca, peeled and cubed
- 2 plantains, sliced into 2-inch pieces
- Halved avocados, for serving
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions Preview
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over med…
- Add the onion, green pepper, cilantro, and…
- Add the cooking wine, diced tomatoes, toma…
…and 5 more steps
Recipe by: Betsy Carter • From: Tasty





