Mocotó – Brazilian Beef Trotter Stew
A traditional, comforting Brazilian dish where beef trotters are slow-cooked to create a rich, gelatinous, and flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly days and packed with authentic flavors.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 2.2 lbs beef trotters (mocotó)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 carrot
- 8.5 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bunch cheiro-verde (parsley and chives)
- A few cilantro leaves
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- 1
Thoroughly clean the beef trotters and blanch them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in oil until golden brown.
- 3
Add the beef trotters, tomatoes, and carrot. Mix well.
- 4
Cover with 8.5 cups of water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer over low heat for about 2 hours until the broth becomes thick and gelatinous.
- 5
Add the cheiro-verde (chopped parsley and chives) at the end of the cooking time.
- 6
Serve hot, accompanied by bread or rice.
💡 Chef's Tip
A comforting dish rich in flavor, perfect for cool days. It can be served with bread or rice to soak up the savory broth.
