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Lampredotto

Florentine street food of slow-simmered beef tripe in a rich tomato broth, finished with fresh herbs. Authentic, rustic, and deeply satisfying.

Total time
90 min
Servings
4
Calories
380
Protein
42g
Lampredotto
comfortrusticitalianbeeftenderchewyweeknightcomfort-food-night

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat tripe dry. Season generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add tripe in a single layer and sear without stirring for 3 minutes until browned on bottom.

  4. Step 4

    Stir tripe and cook 4 more minutes, breaking up clumps. Transfer to a plate.

  5. Step 5

    Add onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent, ~5 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, ~45 seconds.

  7. Step 7

    Pour in red wine. Scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon for 1 minute.

  8. Step 8

    Add crushed tomatoes and beef broth. Return tripe to the pot and stir well.

  9. Step 9

    Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes until tripe is fork-tender.

  10. Step 10

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered 5 more minutes if liquid is thin.

  11. Step 11

    Ladle into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • heavy-bottomed pot (5–6 quart capacity)
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • ladle

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