Colombian Oxtail Stew

This dish presents the profound and rich flavors of traditional Colombian cuisine, featuring oxtail slow-cooked in a dense, aromatic sauce until reaching peak tenderness. The sublime marriage of succulent meat and traditional root vegetables like yucca and potatoes yields a comforting stew, delivering an authentic South American culinary experience in every bite.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:6

1In a blender, mix water, green onion, garlic and onion; Grind until the mixture is smooth.
2In the Instant Pot device, add oxtail, beef stock and the minced onion mixture.
3Close the lid and close the release valve. Choose 'manual' mode for 35 minutes.
4After cooking, press 'Cancel' and release the pressure carefully before removing the lid.
5Add tomatoes, yucca, potatoes, cumin, salt and pepper; mix well.
6Close the lid again, close the release valve, and select 'manual' mode for 5 minutes.
7After cooking, press 'cancel' and release the pressure carefully before removing the lid.
8Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over white rice, dividing the oxtail and vegetables evenly.

Ingredients

2 lbs oxtail, 2 cups beef broth (ensure dairy-free), 1 cup water, 4 green onions finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves finely chopped, 1 white onion finely chopped, 2 cups chopped tomatoes, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp sazón seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, 8 small potatoes peeled, 8 oz frozen or fresh yucca, fresh cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 243
Protein: 9.7g
Carbs: 38.9g

Chef tips

For a sweeter taste, substitute yucca with sweet potatoes. Add chopped chili for a spicy kick.

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Nutrition

Calories: 243
Protein: 9.7g
Carbs: 38.9g

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Chef tips

For a sweeter taste, substitute yucca with sweet potatoes. Add chopped chili for a spicy kick.

Culinary reasoning

This dish presents the profound and rich flavors of traditional Colombian cuisine, featuring oxtail slow-cooked in a dense, aromatic sauce until reaching peak tenderness. The sublime marriage of succulent meat and traditional root vegetables like yucca and potatoes yields a comforting stew, delivering an authentic South American culinary experience in every bite.

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