Cooking Times

30 min
Prep Time
150 min
Cook Time
180 min
Total Time

Ingredients (14 items)

2.00 lbs Beef chuck
cut into large chunks
1.00 lb Yuca
peeled and chunked
2.00 medium Green plantains
peeled and chunked
3.00 large Carrots
cut into chunks
2.00 medium Sweet potatoes
peeled and chunked
2.00 ears Corn
cut into rounds
2.00 medium Chayote
quartered
1.00 large Onion
quartered
6.00 cloves Garlic
whole
1.00 bunch Cilantro
tied
2.00 pieces Bay leaves
2.00 tbsp Salt
to taste
1.00 tbsp Black pepper
to taste
12.00 cups Water

Instructions (12 steps)

1
Season beef with salt and pepper.
2
Place beef in large pot with water.
3
Add onion, garlic, bay leaves, and cilantro.
4
Bring to boil, then reduce heat.
5
Simmer until meat starts to tender.
90 minutes
6
Add yuca and green plantains.
7
Cook for additional time.
20 minutes
8
Add remaining vegetables.
9
Cook until all vegetables are tender.
30 minutes
10
Remove bay leaves and cilantro.
11
Adjust seasoning.
12
Serve hot in bowls.