Menudo Sulipena

Ingredients for Menudo Sulipena

• 1 1/2 kg oxtails
• 1/2 cup bacon scraps
• 150 g chorizo, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cubed
• 1 large carrot, cubed
• 1 can chickpeas, 400 g, drained
• 1 can chopped tomatoes, 400 g
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp brandy
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried chili flakes
• 1 whole garlic bulb, pounded
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• Olive oil, for cooking
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Water, as needed

How to cook Menudo Sulipena

1. 1.Season oxtails with salt and pepper. Brown them on all sides in olive oil in a deep heavy pot; remove.
2. 2.Add more oil if needed and sauté garlic and onion. Add bacon scraps and chorizo; cook 2 minutes.
3. 3.Stir in tomato paste and cook 30 seconds. Return oxtails with chopped tomatoes, paprika, and chili flakes.
4. 4.Add enough water to cover the meat. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour 30 minutes.
5. 5.Add bell pepper, carrot, chickpeas, and remaining tomato paste; simmer 30 minutes more, until oxtails are fork-tender.
6. 6.Season to taste, stir in brandy, and serve.