Puerto Rican Beef Sancocho

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound chorizo, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges, for serving

Preparation Time:

• 30 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 2 hours

Difficulty Level:

• 2/5 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the beef and pork over medium heat. Remove from pot and set aside.
2. Add the chorizo to the pot and cook until browned. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef broth, water, oregano, thyme, bay leaf, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Add the browned beef and pork back to the pot. Simmer for another hour, or until the meat is tender.
5. Stir in the cooked rice and cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving, without rice)

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Rich in protein and vegetables
• Perfect for a cold winter day
• Can be easily customized to your taste

User Comments:

• "This is the best sancocho I've ever had! The beef is so tender and the flavors are incredible."
• "I love the addition of chorizo to this dish. It really gives it a nice kick."
• "This sancocho is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family."
• "I love that this dish can be customized to your liking. I added some carrots and potatoes to mine and it was delicious."
• "This is a great dish for a party or gathering. It's easy to serve and everyone loves it."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find pork shoulder, you can use pork tenderloin or another lean cut of pork.
• If you don't have time to cook the rice separately, you can add it to the pot with the other ingredients and cook until tender.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to serve.