Vaca Atolada
Beef ribs cooked until falling off the bone with soft cassava that melts into a thick, savoury sauce.
- Time3 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.01 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Season the ribs with pepper. Heat the oil in a big pan and brown the ribs in batches for 8 minutes each.
8 min - 2
Fry the onions in the same pan for 6 minutes, then add the garlic, tomatoes and bay leaves and cook for 5 minutes.
11 min - 3
Return the ribs, add the water, and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 2 hours until the meat is tender.
120 min - 4
Add the cassava and simmer for 30 minutes more, until soft enough to break up easily.
30 min - 5
Crush some cassava against the side of the pan with a spoon to thicken the stew.
- 6
Stir in the lime juice and coriander, and season to taste.
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