rabo encendido/oxtail stew

Pembroke Pines, FL
Updated on Jan 17, 2012

What can I say about this recipe, except nothing short of mouth watering. Must be made with time & love.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds oxtail
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 1 small jar red pimentos
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 bottle red wine, any will do
  • 2 tablespoons green olives
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 1 sm bunch cilantro
  • 1 sm bunch parsley
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1-16oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1-16oz can tomato sauce
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1 pinch cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • - salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to your taste)

How To Make rabo encendido/oxtail stew

  • Step 1
    in a large pot, preferably wide, coat the bottom with the olive oil...brown and sear the oxtail on all sides.
  • Step 2
    take out, in the same pot, add the diced onions & green peppers, scraping the bottom.. this is where the flavor comes into play...add the garlic (careful not to burn)add the wine,and the rest of the ingredients.
  • Step 3
    gently place the oxtails back in, simmer on low for 3-4 hours, till fork tender...this take time for all the flavors to come together.

Discover More

Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: Cuban
Method: Stove Top

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