Venezuelan Sancocho
Ingredientsfor 2
600
Cal
80g
Protein
50g
Carbs
20g
Fat
- 12 Lbs Hind Shank
- 22 small Onion
- 31/2 Pepper
- 44 Cloves Chopped Garlic
- 54 Cloves Crushed Garlic
- 61 Leek
- 78 cups Beef Stock
- 81/2 cup Sweet Red Peppers
- 91/2 cup Scallions
- 102 Sweetcorn
- 111/2 lb Cassaba
- 121/2 lb Yautia
- 131/2 lb White Yam
- 141/2 lb Butternut Squash
- 15To taste Salt
- 16To taste Pepper
- 17Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Add hind shank, 1 halved small onion, halved bell pepper, 4 whole garlic cloves, the dark green leaves of the leek, and stock to a large stockpot. Cook for 45-60 minutes until the meat is fork-tender. NOTE: the meat can take a bit longer to be fork-tender; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.
- 2
When the meat is tender, remove the big pieces of vegetables and bones. Discard.
- 3
Add diced onion, 2 minced garlic, mini sweet peppers, sliced leeks (light green part), scallions, yucca, and corn; Mix and simmer covered over medium heat for 5- 8 minutes, until the yucca is starting to soften. NOTE: the yuca can take a bit longer to start softening; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.
- 4
Add yautia, white yam, and butternut squash. Mix to combine. Simmer covered over medium heat for 5 – 6 minutes, until all the root vegetables are tender. NOTE: Do not cook too much, or they will fall apart.
- 5
Taste and add salt to your taste, if necessary. Add cilantro and the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix and let simmer for 2 more minutes.
- 6
Serve hot in large soup bowls, dividing the meat and vegetables evenly. Add a squish of lime juice and/or hot sauce, if desired. Serve along with arepas and or casabe (cassava bread).