Chilindron de Chivo (Cuban Goat Stew)
A rustic and flavorful goat stew simmered in a rich red sauce with tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and wine, often with a hint of sour orange.
🧂 Ingredients
- 6 lbs Goat meat(cut into medium-sized pieces, excess fat removed)
- 1 cup Sour orange juice(or a mix of orange and lime juice)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 10 cloves Garlic cloves(minced or crushed)
- 2 large Onions(sliced or diced)
- 2 Red bell peppers(diced)
- 5 Tomatoes(peeled and chopped, or use 1 cup tomato puree)
- 300 ml Dry red wine
- 2 Bay leaves
- as needed Broth (optional)
- for garnish Fresh parsley(finely chopped)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a deep container, combine the goat meat with sour orange juice, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano. Mix well and let it marinate for 2-3 hours.
⏱️ 2-3 hours - 2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the sliced onions and diced red bell peppers and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
⏱️ 12 minutes - 3
Add the chopped tomatoes (or tomato puree) and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 4
Add the marinated goat meat to the pot. Mix well with the sofrito and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the meat to brown slightly.
⏱️ 5 minutes - 5
Pour in the red wine and add the bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, or until the goat meat is tender. Add broth if the sauce becomes too dry.
⏱️ 40 minutes - 1.5 hours - 6
Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Let the stew rest for a few minutes off the heat, covered. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
💡 Tip: Serve with white rice, yuca, or crusty bread.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Goat meat can be tough, so ensure it is cooked until very tender.
- ✓The sour orange juice is crucial for tenderizing the meat and adding authentic flavor.
- ✓If you don't have red wine, a dry white wine can be substituted.
🔄 Variations
- Some recipes include a splash of rum for added depth of flavor.
- A pinch of cayenne pepper can be added for a touch of heat.