Brazilian recipe
Oxtail Stew in Pressure Cooker
Oxtail stew in the pressure cooker is a Brazilian classic, prized for its intense flavor, tender meat, and ease of preparation.
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Ingredients
2 tsp salt (for seasoning)
Chopped parsley to taste
1 tbsp oil
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
2 tsp sweet paprika
3/4 cup water
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 onions, thinly sliced into half-moons
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp ground cumin
2 kg oxtail
1 tsp salt (for final seasoning)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
Chopped parsley to taste
1 tbsp oil
4 ripe tomatoes, diced
2 tsp sweet paprika
3/4 cup water
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 onions, thinly sliced into half-moons
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp ground cumin
2 kg oxtail
1 tsp salt (for final seasoning)
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp lemon juice
Where to find ingredients
Oxtail and other ingredients can typically be found at your local supermarket or butcher shop. Fresh produce and herbs are also available at local markets.
Preparation method
- Season the oxtail with 2 teaspoons of salt
- Rub the meat well with your hands to ensure the seasoning covers the entire surface
- Place the meat in the pressure cooker and cover with 1 liter of water
- Close the cooker and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes to remove excess fat
- While the meat is cooking, prepare the vegetables by chopping the onions, garlic, and tomatoes
- After the cooking time, carefully release the pressure from the cooker
- Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and discard the fatty water
- Wash and dry the pressure cooker
- Turn the cooker to the sauté function and heat the oil
- Add the onions with a pinch of salt and sauté for about 5 minutes until golden
- Add the garlic, tomato paste, paprika, cumin, and bay leaves
- Stir everything for 1 minute until fragrant
- Add the tomatoes and mix well
- Pour in the lemon juice and water
- Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to taste
- Return the meat to the cooker and close the lid
- Cook for 50 minutes on high pressure
- Wait for the pressure to release completely before opening the lid
- Finish with chopped parsley and serve with polenta and watercress
Observations
This comforting dish is perfect for family meals. The secret lies in the initial pre-cooking step, which helps remove excess fat, ensuring a more balanced and flavorful final result.
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