**Rabo Encendido (Oxtail Stew): A Savory Colombian Delight**
Rabo Encendido, also known as Oxtail Stew, is a traditional Colombian dish that embodies the country's rich culinary heritage. This hearty and flavorful stew is a symphony of savory flavors and textures, featuring succulent oxtails braised in a vibrant sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and a medley of aromatic spices. The result is a dish that is both comforting and deeply satisfying, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family meal.
In this article, we present two variations of Rabo Encendido: the classic Colombian recipe and a modern, pressure cooker version. Both recipes capture the essence of this beloved dish while offering unique cooking methods to suit different preferences and time constraints. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating an authentic and delicious Rabo Encendido experience.
RABO ENCENDIDO (CUBAN OXTAIL STEW)
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
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
OXTAIL STEW: RABO ENCENDIDO
Steps:
- Coat oxtail pieces with the flour and Cajun seasoning, and sear them in 2 tablespoons oil and remove from the pan. Degrease the pan, deglaze with tardio, and reserve for later use.
- In a separate pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil and caramelize the onions, carrot, celery, and frying peppers, then deglaze with the red wine. Add the oxtail to the vegetables and then the reserved tardio. Add in the tomatoes, chipotles, pisco, bay leaves, and thyme, and stew for approximately 3 hours.
- Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve with yellow rice.
REAL CUBAN RABO ENCENDIDO (OXTAIL STEW)
I've seen a few recipes for this dish that are not in any way authentic to the Cuban version. Being that this is my absolute favorite dish and I'm a Cuban-American that's been eating this for as long as I can remember, I thought I'd share my version. Here's the recipe that I and most Cuban families here in Miami use. Of course, some people have their own special igredients, but I assure you that cocoa powder, celery, and chioptle chillies are not used in the traditional Cuban recipe. To me, what gives this dish its unique flavor is the dry cooking wine. I use Edmundo, which is found in just about any grocery store. Also, most people use perssure cookers and can have this done in less than 45 minutes. However, I use my trusty cast iron dutch oven and cook it for the full 2 hours. Niehter method makes a noticable difference in taste, it's just a matter of how much time you have. Hope you like it!
Provided by Angelcheex
Categories Stew
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Marinate the meat in a mixture of olive oil, dry cooking wine, and salt at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain marinade and discard.
- Brown meat on both sides in olive oil. Don't deep fry, just use enough oil to lightly toast the meat.
- Remove the meat and add onion, peppers, carrots, and potatoes.
- Saute until the onions are somewhat translucent.
- Add garlic/salt mixture and continue cooking for about a minute.
- Add remaining ingridients, including meat.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat is fork tender. About 2 hours.
- Remove bay leaves and serve hot over white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.9, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 1492.8, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 14.1, Protein 5.1
OXTAIL STEW: RABO ENCENDIDO
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Coat oxtail pieces with the flour and Cajun seasoning, sear them in 3 tablespoons oil, and remove from the pan. Pour off the fat from the pan, deglaze with the Port, and pour off the Port, reserving it for later use.
- In the same pot, caramelize the onions, carrot, celery, and peppers. Deglaze with the red wine. Add the oxtails to the vegetables. Adding in the tomatoes, chipotle, Sherry, bay leaves, thyme, and Port, and simmer for approximately 3 hours.
- Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.
RABO ENCENDIDO(CUBAN OXTAIL STEW)
Make and share this Rabo Encendido(Cuban Oxtail Stew) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Stew
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Coat oxtail pieces with the flour and Cajun seasoning, and sear them in 3 tablespoons oil and remove from the pan.
- Then degrease the pan and deglaze with port and reserve for later use.
- In a separate pot caramelize the onions, carrot, celery and peppers, then deglaze with the red wine.
- Add the oxtails to the vegetables.
- Continue by adding in the tomatoes, chipotle, sherry, bay leaves and thyme and simmer for approximately 3 hours.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
RABO ENCENDIDO/OXTAIL STEW
What can I say about this recipe, except nothing short of mouth watering. Must be made with time & love.
Provided by Monika Rosales
Categories Beef
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. in a large pot, preferably wide, coat the bottom with the olive oil...brown and sear the oxtail on all sides.
- 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.
- 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.
Tips:
- Choose the right oxtails: Look for oxtails that are meaty and have a good amount of fat. Avoid oxtails that are too lean, as they will not have as much flavor.
- Brown the oxtails before stewing: Browning the oxtails in a hot pan before stewing them will help to develop their flavor and give the stew a richer color.
- Use a good quality red wine: The red wine used in the stew should be of good quality, as it will contribute to the flavor of the dish.
- Simmer the stew for a long time: The stew should be simmered for at least 2 hours, or until the oxtails are fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread: Rabo Encendido is traditionally served with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread, which helps to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Rabo Encendido is a delicious and hearty stew that is perfect for a cold winter day. The oxtails are fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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