Rabo Encendido (Cuban Oxtail Stew)

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 pounds beef oxtails, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

3 hours

Difficulty Level:

3 (Medium)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat.
2. Season oxtails with salt and pepper.
3. Add oxtails to the pot and brown on all sides.
4. Remove oxtails from the pot and set aside.
5. Add onion, bell peppers, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
6. Return oxtails to the pot and add tomatoes, tomato sauce, red wine, beef broth, cumin, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours, or until oxtails are tender.
8. Serve with rice, beans, or vegetables.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving, based on 8 servings)

• Calories: 420
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sodium: 1000mg
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful
• Tender oxtail meat
• Fragrant with cumin and oregano
• Classic Cuban dish

User Comments:

• "This stew is absolutely delicious! The oxtails are so tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful."
• "I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. It's a perfect meal for a cold night."
• "I'm not usually a fan of oxtail, but this stew made me a believer. It's really exceptional."
• "The best Cuban stew I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again."
• "I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cuban food or hearty and flavorful stews."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Oxtails can be a bit fatty, so trim off any excess before cooking.
• Be sure to brown the oxtails well before adding the other ingredients. This will help develop the flavor.
• If you don't have red wine on hand, you can substitute with an equal amount of beef broth.
• Serve the stew with a side of rice or beans to absorb the flavorful sauce.