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Peppered Oxtail

Cultural Context

Peppered Oxtail, or Rabo Encendido, is a beloved dish in Cuban cuisine, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. This hearty stew showcases the rich flavors of slow-braised oxtail, enhanced with aromatic vegetables and spices. Traditionally, it reflects the resourcefulness of Cuban cooks who transform humble ingredients into a flavorful meal. Today, variations can be found across Latin America, each with its own twist on this comforting classic.

CubanCUmain
240 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
3 lbs oxtail
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon paprika
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon brown sugar
4 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Beef shank offers a similar texture while being less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Grape juice provides a similar sweetness without the alcohol.

1

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven until shimmering.

2

Chop fresh tomatoes to use as a tomato sauce and add to the pot.

3

Cook chopped tomatoes for about 2 minutes until broken down and softened.

4

Add seared oxtail to the pot and stir to incorporate with the tomatoes.

5

Add allspice, paprika, and bay leaves to the pot, using two bay leaves for a larger amount.

6

Add brown sugar, ensuring it coats all pieces of oxtail.

7

Pour in beef broth and let simmer for about 2 minutes to blend flavors with the vegetables.

8

Add Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce to the pot.

9

Stir in coconut milk for creaminess and sweetness.

10

Add fresh thyme and give everything a nice stir.

11

Let the mixture reduce down to create a creamy gravy for the oxtail.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Oxtail StewRabo Encendido

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