The Frugal Gourmet On Our Immigrant Ancestors/Jeff Smith 1990

Basque Tripe Stew

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2-1/2 pounds beef tripe, washed 6 tablespoons olive oil 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 cups peeled and diced yellow onion 1-1/2 cups cored, seeded, and diced green bell pepper 3 cups beef stock or use canned
2 14-1/2 ounce cans whole tomatoes, pureed 5 canned whole green chiles, Mexican style, pureed 1/4 cup chopped parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste



1 In a 12-quart pot simmer tripe in ample water for 1-1/2 hours. Drain and cool. Cut into strips 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.
2 Heat a 6 to 8-quart pot, add oil, garlic, onion, and bell pepper, and saute until tender. Add beef stock, pureed tomatoes, chiles, and parsley. Simmer covered for 1-1/2 hours. Uncover and simmer 1/2 hour more. Salt and pepper to taste. Add prepared tripe, cover, and simmer gently 1 hour more, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt and pepper if needed. The stew can be served immediately but it is best if refrigerated overnight and reheated.

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