This simple, hearty mondongo with beef tripe, cassava, yam, potatoes, corn, and pumpkin is a distinctive and authentic Puerto Rican stew.
Preparation Time
40 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 40 mins
Total Time
3 hr 20 mins
Calories
351 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine tripe and lemon juice in a large bowl. Let sit, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer tripe and lemon juice to a large pot. Cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse tripe.
Step 3
Return tripe to the pot. Cover with 2 quarts beef broth, adding water as needed. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook until tender, about 2 hours.
Step 4
Stir remaining beef stock, cassava, potatoes, yams, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, sofrito, and corn into the pot. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
Ingredients
water to cover
4 lemons, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds beef tripe, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes
