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Madrid-style Bull Tail Stew — traditional dish from Madrid, Spain
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑46gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Madrid-style Bull Tail Stew

How to order / say it
Say it Rabo de Toro — [RAH-boh de TOH-roh]
Order I'd like the rabo de toro, please.
Locally Me gustaría el rabo de toro, por favor.
Say locally

A rich, slow-cooked stew made with bull tail, wine, and vegetables.

Why try it?

Rabo de Toro embodies Madrid's passion for robust flavors and slow-cooking techniques, historically linked to bullfighting culture, making it an essential culinary experience.

How it tastes

This stew is deeply savory with melt-in-your-mouth bull tail, complemented by the aromatic blend of vegetables and wine, resulting in a comforting and flavorful dish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1550

The dish dates back to the 16th century, traditionally prepared after bullfights, using the tail of the bulls as the centerpiece. It gained popularity in Madrid's taverns as an iconic dish over the centuries.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 800 g bull tail
  • 🍷 300 ml red wine
  • 🥕 2 medium carrot
  • 🧄 1 medium leek
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 🥕 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 🌿 1 bay leaf
  • 🥣 500 ml beef broth

Method

  1. 1 Brown bull tail in olive oil in a pot.
  2. 2 Add garlic, carrots, and leek, sauté until soft.
  3. 3 Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly.
  4. 4 Pour in red wine and broth, add bay leaf, simmer until tail is tender.

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