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Sear the beef chuck, chicken thighs, and pork ribs until browned on all sides. Remove the meat and set aside.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat a tablespoon of oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper until the onion is translucent and fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Return the meats to the pot and add 3 liters (3.17 qt) of water. Add the corn rounds and ground cumin. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Return the meats","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the green plantains and yuca to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the green plantains and yuca","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the quartered potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for a final 15 minutes or until all tubers are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the quartered potatoes","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Sancocho is best served with a side of white rice and fresh avocado. 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Store in the fridge and reheat gently."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat, adding a splash of water if the broth has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsancocho_8205313e9f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b9e3c81a-9218-4e79-94dc-4c46685c3531","imageAlt":"Sancocho — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["hearty","meat","tubers","stew","comfort food","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Sancocho","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T00:30:02.352Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T00:30:02.352Z","related":[{"id":"sopa_de_fideo_8382262bda","slug":"sopa-de-fideo","title":"Sopa de Fideo","description":"A classic, soul-warming Mexican noodle soup featuring toasted thin noodles in a rich, savory tomato broth.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsopa_de_fideo_8382262bda%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=5f0456fd-30e0-45de-b7aa-41ea138d1a76","imageAlt":"Sopa de Fideo — recipe cover","tags":["mexican","fideo","soup","comfort food","easy","budget friendly"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":8,"stepCount":5},{"id":"ajiaco_5ecdddb277","slug":"ajiaco-colombian-chicken-and-potato-soup","title":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup)","description":"A comforting and iconic Colombian soup from the Andean region, featuring three types of potatoes that create a uniquely thick, velvety texture, flavored with the essential guascas herb.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Colombian"]},"course":["main","soup"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["gluten_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fajiaco_5ecdddb277%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d522c390-8c98-4907-af8e-9c6dc6fd738d","imageAlt":"Ajiaco (Colombian Chicken and Potato Soup) — recipe cover","tags":["colombian","ajiaco","potato soup","chicken soup","hearty","traditional","gluten-free"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"caldo_de_pollo_0a84b6986f","slug":"caldo-de-pollo","title":"Caldo de Pollo","description":"A comforting and traditional Latin American chicken soup featuring tender bone-in chicken, hearty vegetables, and fresh aromatic herbs in a clear, nourishing broth.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":80,"activeMinutes":30},"cuisine":{"group":"Latin American","specific":["Mexican"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcaldo_de_pollo_0a84b6986f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=88964082-264f-4adb-98cb-189764cfc045","imageAlt":"Caldo de Pollo — recipe cover","tags":["chicken","soup","healthy","comfort food","latin american","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5}]}