Puerto Rican Mondongo
Puerto Rican Mondongo is a hearty stew. It is made with beef tripe and various root vegetables.
The stew is cooked in beef stock and has a rich flavor.
It's a simple and authentic Puerto Rican dish.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 21, 2026Share
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Puerto Rican Mondongo is a hearty stew. It is made with beef tripe and various root vegetables.
The stew is cooked in beef stock and has a rich flavor.
It's a simple and authentic Puerto Rican dish.
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Ingredients 13
3 pounds beef tripe, trimmed of fat and cut into cubes
4 lemons, juiced
water to cover
3 quarts beef stock, divided
8 ounces cassava, peeled and cubed
8 ounces potatoes, peeled and cubed
8 ounces yams, peeled and cubed
8 ounces pumpkin, peeled and cubed
8 ounces sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
0.5 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
0.66666668653488 cup sofrito
1 ear corn, cut into 1-inch pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Combine 3 pounds beef tripe and 4 lemons' juice in a large bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Transfer the tripe and lemon juice to a large pot. Cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Drain and rinse the tripe.
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3
Return the tripe to the pot. Cover with 2 quarts beef broth, adding water as needed. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 2 hours.
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Add the remaining 1 quart beef stock, 8 ounces cassava, 8 ounces potatoes, 8 ounces yams, 8 ounces pumpkin, 8 ounces sweet potatoes, 0.5 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce, 0.66666668653488 cup sofrito, and 1 ear corn cut into 1-inch pieces to the pot. Cook for 20 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 351 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 10g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 172mg
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Sodium 490mg
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Total Carbohydrate 43g
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Dietary Fiber 5g
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Protein 22g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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