{"meals":[{"idMeal":"53326","strMeal":"Venezuelan Sancocho","strMealAlternate":null,"strCategory":"Beef","strArea":"Venezuela","strCountry":"Venezuela","strInstructions":"Add hind shank, 1 halved small onion, halved bell pepper, 4 whole garlic cloves, the dark green leaves of the leek, and stock to a large stockpot. Cook for 45-60 minutes until the meat is fork-tender. NOTE: the meat can take a bit longer to be fork-tender; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.\r\nWhen the meat is tender, remove the big pieces of vegetables and bones. Discard.\r\nAdd diced onion, 2 minced garlic, mini sweet peppers, sliced leeks (light green part), scallions, yucca, and corn; Mix and simmer covered over medium heat for 5- 8 minutes, until the yucca is starting to soften. NOTE: the yuca can take a bit longer to start softening; that is okay, just add more cooking time if necessary.\r\nAdd yautia, white yam, and butternut squash. Mix to combine. Simmer covered over medium heat for 5 \u2013 6 minutes, until all the root vegetables are tender. NOTE: Do not cook too much, or they will fall apart.\r\nTaste and add salt to your taste, if necessary. Add cilantro and the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves. Mix and let simmer for 2 more minutes.\r\nServe hot in large soup bowls, dividing the meat and vegetables evenly. Add a squish of lime juice and\/or hot sauce, if desired. Serve along with arepas and or casabe (cassava bread).","strMealThumb":"https:\/\/www.themealdb.com\/images\/media\/meals\/8859m71764377470.jpg","strTags":null,"strYoutube":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=w6KNOKkcRBs","strIngredient1":"Hind Shank","strIngredient2":"Onion","strIngredient3":"Pepper","strIngredient4":"Garlic","strIngredient5":"Garlic","strIngredient6":"Leek","strIngredient7":"Beef Stock","strIngredient8":"Sweet Red Peppers","strIngredient9":"Scallions","strIngredient10":"Sweetcorn","strIngredient11":"Cassaba","strIngredient12":"Yautia","strIngredient13":"White Yam","strIngredient14":"Butternut Squash","strIngredient15":"Salt","strIngredient16":"Pepper","strIngredient17":"Cilantro","strIngredient18":"","strIngredient19":"","strIngredient20":"","strMeasure1":"2 Lbs","strMeasure2":"2 small","strMeasure3":"1\/2 ","strMeasure4":"4 Cloves Chopped","strMeasure5":"4 Cloves Crushed","strMeasure6":"1","strMeasure7":"8 cups ","strMeasure8":"1\/2 cup","strMeasure9":"1\/2 cup","strMeasure10":"2","strMeasure11":"1\/2 lb","strMeasure12":"1\/2 lb","strMeasure13":"1\/2 lb","strMeasure14":"1\/2 lb","strMeasure15":"To taste","strMeasure16":"To taste","strMeasure17":"Chopped","strMeasure18":" ","strMeasure19":" ","strMeasure20":" ","strSource":"https:\/\/mommyshomecooking.com\/easy-venezuelan-sancocho\/#recipe","strImageSource":null,"strCreativeCommonsConfirmed":null,"dateModified":"2025-11-29 00:49:24"}]}