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|title=Cuban Sancoche; A hot spicy Cuban soup recipe
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|description=A traditional soup in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela and Puerto Rico, as well as a dish of the gastronomy of the Canary Islands
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A traditional [[Soup|soup]] in [[Cuba]], Dominican Republic, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Venezuela and Puerto Rico, as well as a dish of the gastronomy of the Canary Islands. It is also a celebrated dish in Costa Rica where it is more commonly known as 'salcocho.' This thick hearty [[Stew|stew]] features the island's favourite [[Root vegetables|root vegetables]]. Sancocho is made with [[Potato|potato]], [[Plantains|plantains]], [[Squash|squash]], [[Cassava|cassava]] or [[Yams|yams]] with some added [[Meat|meat]]. Most popular are [[Beef|beef]] and [[Pork|pork]]. [[Legumes]] are also added as [[Beans|beans]], [[Lentils|lentils]] or [[Pigeon peas|pigeon peas]] ... It is full of healthy ingredients, low in [[Fat|fat]] and a funky twist on beef stew.

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|TotalCalories = 6024
|PortionCalories = 1004
|DatePublished=15th June 2015
|Author = JuliaBalbilla
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|Servings = Serves 6
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 1 hour, 14 minutes
|PrepTime = 14 minutes
|CookTime = 1 hour
|Image = [[Image:Cuban Sancoche recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]
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====Best recipe review====

''Beef stew''

4/5 

Not bad, though quite complicated.

 [[User:TheJudge|The Judge]] 
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{{RecipeIngredients
| 1 pound [[Stewing|stewing]] [[Beef|beef]]
| 500 grams [[Chorizo|chorizo]]
| 3 green [[Plantains|plantains]], sliced length wise
| ¼ [[Cup|cup]] [[Lemon juice|lemon juice]].
| 1 [[Cup|cup]] of [[Yuca|yuca]], (also known as [[Cassava|cassava]] or [[Manioc|manioc]]) cut into bite sized pieces
| 1 [[Cup|cup]] [[Sweet potatoes|sweet potatoes]] or [[Yam|yam]], cut into bite sized pieces
| 1 [[Cup|cup]] of [[Potatoes|potatoes]], cut into bite sized piece
| 1 [[Cup|cup]] [[Pigeon peas|pigeon peas]]
| ½ lb yellow [[Pumpkin|pumpkin]] (calabasa), cut
| 3 leaves [[Cilantro|cilantro]] ([[Coriander|coriander]] or [[Chinese|chinese]] [[Parsley|parsley]])
| 1 tablespoon [[Goya® Adobo con Chile Habanero|Goya Adobo with Pimienta]]
| 1 large [[Onion|onion]], chopped
| 2 [[Cloves of garlic|cloves of garlic]] chopped
| ½ [[Green pepper|green pepper]], chopped
| ¼ teaspoon [[Black pepper|black pepper]]
| 3 tablespoons of [[Olive oil|olive oil]]
| 1 can [[Tomato paste|tomato paste]]
| [[Salt|salt]] to taste
| ½ teaspoon [[Brown sugar|brown sugar]]
| 3 cups water
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===Method===
{{RecipeMethod
| Pre-season the [[Meat|meat]] using [[Goya salzonador|goya salzonador]] Total, [[Lemon juice|lemon juice]], half of the [[Garlic|garlic]] & [[Onion|onion]], and the [[Black pepper|black pepper]]
| In a large pot, place the [[Olive oil|olive oil]] to heat. Once [[Oil|oil]] is hot, add [[Brown sugar|brown sugar]]. Place the pre-seasoned [[Meat|meat]](s) to [[Brown|brown]] in the oil, turn constantly for complete [[Browning|browning]] and until all liquid is absorbed.
| Once the [[Meat|meat]] is [[Brown|brown]], add 2 cups of [[Boiled|boiled]] water to the meat and let it cook under medium heat for approximately 10 minutes. Add the [[Tomato paste|tomato paste]] and [[Simmer|simmer]] until meat is tender.
| Next, add 1 more [[Cup|cup]] of water, then add the [[Vegetables|vegetables]],(except the plantains) and all seasonings.Add [[Salt|salt]] to taste. [[Plantains]] will crush if added too early in the cooking process.
| Allow the [[Vegetables|vegetables]] to cook for approximately 10 minutes, before adding the [[Plantains|plantains]]. Stir occasionally. Add the plantains, stir, cover the pot and [[Simmer|simmer]] for another 30 minutes or until the [[Sauce|sauce]] thickens.
| Serves 4 adults. Serve hot.
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===Serving suggestions===
Serve over [[White rice|white rice]] or on its own with some crusty [[Bread|bread]] for dipping.

Serve with [[Goya Salsita]] with Habaneros (optional)
[[Category:Recipes]]
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[[Category:Cuban recipes]]
[[Category:Main courses]]
[[Category:Spicy recipes]]
[[Category:Beef recipes]]
[[Category:Chilli pepper recipes]]
[[Category:Garlic recipes]]
[[Category:Meat recipes]]
[[Category:Boiled or simmered]]
===Recipe source===
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