Callos a la Madrile 195;±a is a hearty, traditional Spanish stew that transforms humble offal into a luxurious comfort food. This dish features tender beef tripe and veal shanks simmered until fork-tender in a deeply flavorful sauce. The addition of chorizo and morcilla (blood sausage) provides a rich, smoky depth, while garlic, paprika, and red wine create a complex, aromatic base. The texture is uniquely satisfying, with the chewy-yet-soft tripe absorbing the savory juices. It is a perfect dish for cold winter days or festive gatherings, offering a bold taste of MadridâÂÂs culinary heritage. Best enjoyed with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the sauce.
Callos A La Madrilena (Tripe Madrid Style
Description
Callos a la Madrile&# 195;±a is a hearty, traditional Spanish stew that transforms humble offal into a luxurious comfort food. This dish features tender beef tripe and veal shanks simmered until fork-tender in a deeply flavorful sauce. The addition of chorizo and morcilla (blood sausage) provides a rich, smoky depth, while garlic, paprika, and red wine create a complex, aromatic base. The texture is uniquely satisfying, with the chewy-yet-soft tripe absorbing the savory juices. It is a perfect dish for cold winter days or festive gatherings, offering a bold taste of MadridâÂÂs culinary heritage. Best enjoyed with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the tripe and veal shanks into a large heavy-bottomed pot and cover with cold water.
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Add one chopped onion, whole cloves, and the 10 cloves of garlic to the pot.
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Bring the pot to a rapid boil over high heat, then reduce to a steady simmer.
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Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to clean and partially cook the tripe.
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Remove the tripe from the pot and set aside to cool; discard the cooking water.
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Return the veal shanks to a clean pot and cover with fresh water or stock.
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Simmer the veal shanks for another hour until tender, then remove and reserve the broth.
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While the meat cooks, heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven and sauté the chorizo and bacon until crisp.
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Add the remaining chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft and translucent.
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Stir in the paprika, thyme, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
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Pour in the dry red wine and reserved veal broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
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Return the cooked tripe and veal shanks to the pot, along with the sliced morcilla.
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Simmer gently, uncovered, for 1 to 2 hours until the tripe is tender and the sauce has thickened.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 838.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27.4g43%
- Saturated Fat 10.0g50%
- Cholesterol 367.7mg123%
- Sodium 319.8mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.2g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0g8%
- Sugars 4.4g
- Protein 124.6g250%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.