estofado

Slow-cooked meat

Estofado is a Spanish-style stew, typically made with beef or pork braised slowly in tomatoes, wine, and aromatics.

The dish appears throughout Latin American cuisines with regional variations: The estofado simmered all afternoon.

In Filipino cooking, estofado often features a sweeter sauce with banana and soy.

dish

braise

Sear, then slow-simmer

ladle · slow-cooked · meat · vegetables · broth · potatoes · carrots · onions · garlic · tomato

technique

simmer

Cook just under boiling

infuse · reduce · thicken · soften · brown · sear · deglaze · marinate · layer · covered

spanish

Iberian

Of Spain and Portugal

olla · cazuela · Andalusian · Castilian · Galician · Manchego · adobo · Filipino · Latin American · regional

comfort

hearty

Warm and substantial

wholesome · rich · savory · fulfilling · robust · homestyle · cozy · soothing · winter · family

Opposites
cooking method/time

estofadosauté

Cook quickly in fat

stir-fry · quick sear · flash-fried · grilled · poached

dish complexity/preparation

estofadofast food

Speedy prepared meals

microwave dinner · sandwich · aperitivo

food temperature/cooking state

estofadoceviche

Citrus-cured raw seafood dish

carpaccio · crudo · tartare · sashimi · gazpacho

Family

stew, stewed, stewing, stews, stoving, stove, stoves

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Rated G