Rabo de Toro

Rabo de Toro is a traditional Spanish oxtail stew, rich in flavors and cooked slowly to melt the meat off the bone, resulting in a hearty and nourishing dish. This high-protein meal is perfect for a cozy dinner, served with crusty bread to soak up the luscious sauce.

Ingredients

• Oxtail - 800 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Red wine - 250 ml
• Beef broth - 500 ml
• Tomato puree - 2 tablespoons
• Bay leaves - 2
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to high and add the oxtail pieces, browning them on all sides for about 10 minutes.
4. Pour in the red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Allow the wine to reduce by half, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the beef broth, tomato puree, bay leaves, thyme, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Bring to a simmer.
6. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook gently for 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
7. Remove the oxtail from the pot and set aside. Strain the sauce to remove the vegetables and bay leaves, then return the sauce to the pot.
8. Skim off any excess fat from the sauce. Add the oxtail back into the pot and simmer for another 15 minutes to warm through.
9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 50 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in collagen, promoting healthy skin, joints, and connective tissue.

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