True Dominican Sancocho Latin 7 Meat Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 pound pork shoulder, cubed
• 1 pound chicken thighs, cubed
• 1/2 pound chorizo, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons oregano
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 carrots, peeled and cubed
• 2 plantains, peeled and cubed

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef, pork, chicken, and chorizo and cook until the meats are browned, about 8 minutes.
2. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt and stir to combine. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the beef stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
4. Add the potatoes, carrots, and plantains and simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
5. Serve hot with rice or warm corn tortillas.

Interesting Facts

• Sancocho is a traditional Latin stew that is popular in many Latin American countries, including the Dominican Republic.
• The name sancocho comes from the Spanish verb “sancochar” which means to simmer or stew.
• Sancocho is traditionally made with seven kinds of meat, hence the nickname “Seven Meat Stew”.