Potato Stew: Ajiaco

Step 1

Bring water to boil in a large pot.

Step 2

In a large skillet, fry onion, garlic, chicken pieces, tasajo, chorizo, and beef and pork stew meat in lard until onion is caramelized and meat is cooked through.

Step 3

Carefully transfer the contents of the skillet into the pot of boiling water. Simmer for 1 hour, skimming occasionally.

Step 4

In the same large skillet, simmer the green pepper in the tomato sauce until peppers are tender; season with salt.

Step 5

Meanwhile, prepare vegetable ingredients and add them to the large pot of simmering broth. Stir in the sauce, cover, and cook over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the whole plantains and cook broth for another 50 minutes. Slice plantains into 1/2-inch thick pieces, drizzle with fresh lime juice, and return to broth after the broth has cooked for the last 50 minutes. Serve immediately.