Best 3 Estofado De Rabo De Toro Spanish Oxtail Stew Recipes

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**Esto** **de** **rabo** **de** **toro** (Spanish Oxtail Stew) is a classic Spanish dish that is both flavorful and comforting. Made with tender oxtails braised in a rich red wine sauce, this stew is typically served over mashed potatoes or rice. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is packed with flavor from the wine, vegetables, and herbs.

This article provides two different recipes for **estofado** **de** **rabo** **de** **toro**. The first recipe is a traditional version of the dish, while the second recipe is a more modern take that uses a slow cooker. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a delicious and hearty stew.

In addition to the two main recipes, this article also includes a recipe for **croquetas** **de** **rabo** **de** **toro** (oxtail croquettes). These croquettes are a great way to use up leftover oxtail stew, and they make a delicious appetizer or snack.

Whether you're looking for a traditional Spanish stew or a more modern take on the classic dish, this article has you covered. With three delicious recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect oxtail stew for your next meal.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

RABO DE TORO



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Rabo de toro is a Spanish oxtail stew that is slow cooked for delicious fall-off-the-bone meat that is infused with red wine, garlic, and thyme aromas.

Provided by Nita Ragoonanan

Categories     Main Course

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lb oxtail (, cut into thick slices)
2 onions (, chopped)
3 medium carrots (, diced)
1 red bell pepper (, diced)
5 cloves garlic (, chopped)
4 tomatoes (, ripe, peeled, seeded and crushed)
1 leek (, roughly chopped)
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs thyme
3 cups red wine
Salt
Black pepper (, freshly ground)
Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup flour
Dutch oven

Steps:

  • Allow the pieces of meat to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Generously coat the pieces of oxtail with flour. Remove the excess flour.
  • Heat 6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pieces of oxtail.
  • Brown the meat on all sides. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven, heat 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic.
  • Brown for 5 minutes and add the bell pepper and carrots.
  • Brown for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add the leeks, bay leaves and thyme to the pan and sauté for another 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add the tomatoes and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
  • Add the red wine, stir well and add the reserved meat.
  • Cook over medium-high heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  • Cover the Dutch oven, lower the heat and simmer the stew for 4 hours over low heat.
  • After these 4 hours, remove the pieces of meat that should be very tender and prepare the sauce with the vegetable stew.
  • Strain all the sauce and vegetables in a chinois (fine sieve) and crush everything to obtain a finer sauce.
  • Pour the sauce into the pan and put the meat in it.
  • Cook covered for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with simmered or sautéed potatoes.

RABO DE TORO (OXTAIL STEW FROM SPAIN)



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An Andalusian main dish. This is certainly not a dish for anyone who is watching their fat intake, though if you'd like you can refrigerate it after making it, manually take out the congealed fat, and then re-heat it.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Stew

Time 4h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 lbs oxtails
1 large onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 carrot, thinly sliced
2 large tomatoes, chopped
2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 peppercorns
2 bay leaves
3 saffron strands (optional)
2 cups amontillado sherry wine or 2 cups dry white wine
2 cups meat stock (about)
olive oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan. Lightly salt oxtails and brown on each side. Take oxtails off the oil and set aside.
  • Brown the onion and garlic in the remaining oil until golden.
  • Return the oxtails to the pan.
  • Add vegetables, herbs and spices and stir to combine.
  • Add the sherry and only enough stock to cover the meat.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer covered for 3-5 hours, until the meat is done (it should be easily falling off the bones), and the sauce has reduced.
  • If the sauce is still too liquid, uncover and boil rapidly for a few minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 48.5, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 10.9, Protein 2.5

RABO ENCENDIDO (CUBAN OXTAIL STEW)



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Great basic recipe for Cuban-style oxtail stew.

Provided by goodmoodfood

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 16h49m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups vino seco (white cooking wine)
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 pounds beef oxtails
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced carrots
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup green olives, pitted and halved
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Miami-style sazon seasoning (sazon completa)
½ (.18 ounce) packet sazon seasoning (such as Sa-Son Accent®)
½ teaspoon allspice
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Whisk vino seco, 1/4 cup olive oil, and salt together in a large bowl. Add oxtails and mix well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
  • Drain oxtails, discarding all but 1/2 cup of the marinade.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear oxtails until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same pot. Saute potatoes, onion, and carrots until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a coarse paste in a mortar and pestle. Add garlic paste to the pot; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in green olives, bay leaves, sazon completa, sazon seasoning, and allspice. Pour in reserved marinade, tomato sauce, and chicken broth.
  • Return oxtails to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until oxtails are fork tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 251.6 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 72.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 2008.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Tips:

  • Always clean the oxtails thoroughly before cooking to remove any impurities.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to accommodate all the ingredients.
  • Brown the oxtails well in a little oil before adding the other ingredients.
  • Add enough liquid to cover the oxtails, but not too much, or the stew will be too thin.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the stew, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Add herbs and spices to the stew to taste, such as bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and paprika.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Estofado de rabo de toro is a delicious and hearty Spanish stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. The oxtails are braised in a rich and flavorful sauce made with red wine, vegetables, and spices. The meat is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is thick and flavorful. This stew is a great way to enjoy the unique flavor of oxtails.

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