A rich and hearty stew featuring a variety of meats (typically beef, chicken, pork, goat, etc.) simmered in a flavorful broth with aromatic vegetables, modified to exclude all high-carb root vegetables.

Key ingredients

Beef (short ribs, stew meat), chicken, pork (pork belly, ribs), goat, sometimes sausage or smoked ham. Onions, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes (small amount), chicken/beef broth, squash (calabaza - small amount, or substituted with chayote/cabbage), green beans, chayote (tayota).

If you order it anyway

This requires significant modification: explicitly request 'no root vegetables' (sin yuca, sin plátano, sin yautía, sin papa, sin ñame, sin auyama/calabaza if used in large quantity). Ask for extra keto-friendly vegetables like chayote (tayota), green beans, or cabbage instead. Ensure no thickening agents with flour are used.

Watch out for

Sancocho is traditionally loaded with high-carb root vegetables (yuca, plantains, potatoes, yautía, ñame, squash). Even small amounts of traditional squash can add carbs. Hidden sugars in broths or seasoning blends.

Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.