Tail Stew with Beans

Tail Stew with Beans is a hearty, slow-cooked dish featuring braised oxtail (or other animal tail) simmered with beans in a rich, savory broth. It is a comforting, rustic meal popular in various cuisines worldwide, including Latin American, Caribbean, and some European traditions, where it's valued for its deep flavor and nourishing qualities.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, primarily from the tail meat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the beans. It provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, and a typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	35 g
Carbs	25 g
Fat	26 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	650 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	8 mg
Vitamin B12	3.2 mcg
Niacin (B3)	7 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Phosphorus	310 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Collagen/Gelatin	Present (from connective tissue)

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's often a celebratory or family-style dish, representing resourcefulness by using a flavorful, collagen-rich cut of meat. Nutritionally, the long cooking process breaks down the tail's connective tissue into gelatin, which is beneficial for gut and joint health.