Ajiaco Cubano

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef flank or brisket, cubed
• 1/2 lb pork ribs
• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 1 ear corn, cut into chunks
• 1 yuca, peeled and cubed
• 1 malanga, peeled and cubed
• 1 boniato (sweet potato), peeled and cubed
• 1 plantain, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 8 cups water or broth
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1In a large pot, combine beef, pork ribs, chicken, and water; bring to a boil, skimming foam.
2. 2Simmer 45 minutes until the meats begin to soften.
3. 3Add corn, yuca, malanga, boniato, and plantain, and simmer 25 minutes.
4. 4In a separate pan, saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic, then stir in tomato sauce; add this sofrito to the pot.
5. 5Continue simmering 15-20 minutes until all vegetables and meats are very tender and the broth has thickened slightly.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7Serve hot in deep bowls as a main course stew.

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