Sancocho Recipe (Latin American Stew) - Chili Pepper Madness

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 4 aji dulce peppers (chopped (use other ajis to your preference, or use small sweet peppers as a substitute))
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 pound boneless beef chuck (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 pound boneless pork shoulder (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 pounds boneless chicken breast (or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 3 ears corn (cut into thirds or quarters)
• 1 large yuca (about 8 ounces, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 large yam (about 8 ounces, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 pound butternut squash (or use pumpkin, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 green plantains (peeled and quartered)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3-4 cups water (or use chicken, beef or vegetable stock - or enough to cover the ingredients)