Cocido Madrileño

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef shank, cut into chunks
• 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 piece of morcilla (blood sausage), sliced
• 4 cups water
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 onion, whole
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Steps

1. In a large pot, combine beef shank, chicken, chorizo, morcilla, water, carrots, onion, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for about 1.5 hours.
3. After 1.5 hours, add the potato and chickpeas to the pot.
4. Continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
5. Remove the onion and bay leaf from the pot.
6. Serve the stew in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley, and enjoy with crusty bread.