This classic beef trotters recipe is not different from beef soup, other than we are cooking the heels of the cow. Cow foot trotters are cooked with tomatoes, onions, a few spices, and potatoes if you like. I grew up eating cow foot soup, and although we were not eating it every week because of how long it takes to cook, it was still my favorite especially when we served it with beans.
I know cow trotters are not everyone’s kind of food but they are very healthy and very delicious. It’s gluten-free, keto-friendly and a great soup for those who are looking for ways how to build collagen in their bodies.
This one-pot meal will delight people who don’t like spending their time in the kitchen using different pans and pots.
Mazondo or vimbombo as they are called in some parts of Africa are especially enjoyed during cold weather.
Fatty, gelatinous and yummy is what describe cow hooves.
Trotters are prepared in different ways, depending on your country or the vegetables and spices you have on hand.
BEEF TROTTERS FAQs
What do beef trotters taste like?
Trotters have a gel-like texture, they are gummy and sticky
Is cow trotters healthy?
Cow foot has little to no fat, it has a little skin and bones.
Beef Trotters
Ingredients
- 2 pound cow foot
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 spring onion
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat a pot with 2 tablespoons of oil. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add paprika, powdered onion and salt. Stir for a minute.
- Clean cow foot, add in a pot and stir for 2 minutes.
- Add 6 cups of water. Bring to boil and simmer for 2 – 3 hours.
- About 20 minutes before it is ready, add chopped tomatoes and green onion. Simmer for 10 minutes.
I bookmarked this recipe just so I can come back with a review. I cooked pork trotters yesterday and I used your recipe, although my trotters cooked for over 5 hours.