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title: Sancocho Dominicano (Dominican Mixed-Meat and Root Vegetable Stew)
servings: 8
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 100 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/sancocho-dominicano
---

Gather @beef chuck{400%g}, @pork shoulder{300%g}, @chicken thigh{400%g}, @butternut squash{400%g}, @corn on the cob{2} and @fresh cilantro{0.5%bunch}.

Rub the beef, pork and chicken with @lime{2} juice and a big pinch of salt, then rinse and pat dry.

Brown the meats in batches in a splash of oil in the stockpot, then set them aside.

Sauté the @onion{1} and @garlic{6%clove} in the same pot until soft, return the meats, and add water to cover generously. Bring to a boil, skim, and simmer 45 minutes. ~{45%minutes}

Add the @cassava{400%g}, @plantain{3} and squash; simmer 20 minutes more. ~{20%minutes}

Add the @potato{300%g} and corn; simmer until everything is tender and the broth has thickened into a light gravy, about 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}

Season with salt and stir in the chopped cilantro.

Ladle into deep bowls with white rice and avocado slices on the side.