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Puchero Bulalo (Beef Shank Pochero)

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Puchero Bulalo (Beef Shank Pochero)

Puchero Bulalo is a hearty beef shank pochero with chorizo, saba, vegetables, and tomato broth.

55 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Puchero Bulalo (Beef Shank Pochero)

  • 2 pounds bulalo (beef shank)
  • 1 large baking potato, cubed
  • 2 ripe saba bananas, sliced
  • 1 can (14 ounces) garbanzos
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 15 long green beans
  • 1 Chinese sausage, sliced
  • 1 medium ripe tomato, cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 medium cabbage, wedged
  • 1 bunch baby bok choy
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

How to cook Puchero Bulalo (Beef Shank Pochero)

  1. 1.Heat a pressure cooker or pot until hot. Sear beef shank for 2 minutes per side, then remove.
  2. 2.Add oil and sauté onion, garlic, and tomato. Add Chinese sausage and sauté 2 minutes.
  3. 3.Return beef. Add tomato sauce and broth, bring to a boil, cover, and pressure-cook 20–30 minutes.
  4. 4.Release pressure safely. Add saba, garbanzos, and potato; cook 5–8 minutes.
  5. 5.Add beans, bok choy, and cabbage; cook 3–5 minutes. Season with fish sauce and black pepper, then serve.
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