Sancocho Dominicano de Siete Sabores (Rich Root, Corn & Meat Stew) – Authentic Dominican Republic Recipe
The ultimate Dominican celebratory stew thickened naturally with golden calabaza squash and roots.
- Country of Origin
- 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Beef and chicken pieces, Yuca and plantains, Sweet corn and calabaza squash, Dominican wild oregano, Culantro
Ingredients for Sancocho Dominicano de Siete Sabores (Rich Root, Corn & Meat Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) beef and chicken pieces, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups yuca and plantains, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet corn and calabaza squash
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Dominican wild oregano
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Dominican Republic seasoning (culantro, garlic, sour orange/lime)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and Dominican wild oregano for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in culantro, garlic, sour orange/lime and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Dominican Republic's kitchen.
- Add beef and chicken pieces and yuca and plantains, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in sweet corn and calabaza squash, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.