
Beef Tapa
Description
Beef Tapa - Authentic recipe from Spain. Ready in 35 min. Try it now!
Directions
✓ researched- 1
Cut 500 g of beef into small, bite-sized pieces. Dice 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves and 1 bell pepper. Sear the meat in batches in 50 ml of olive oil over high heat. Remove and set aside.
⏱️ approx. 15 min💡 Tip: Rabo de Toro (oxtail) or a simple beef tapa is a classic tapas dish. Cut the meat into tapa-sized pieces. The aroma of the paprika-infused oil is characteristic.
- 2
Sauté the onion and garlic until soft. Add the bell pepper. Toast 2 tsp of paprika and 0.5 tsp of cumin for a moment. Add 2 tomatoes, 150 ml of white wine and 500 ml of stock. Return the meat to the pan.
⏱️ approx. 12 min💡 Tip: Toast the paprika briefly before adding the liquid. The sauce should reduce to a thick consistency so it can be mopped up with bread as a tapa.
- 3
Simmer for 25–30 minutes until the meat is tender. Serve in a small tapas dish with bread.
⏱️ approx. 30 min💡 Tip: Tapas are served in small portions — this makes them perfect for convivial gatherings. Garnished with parsley and served with good bread, it is a complete tapas experience.
📜 Origin & History
Beef tapa is a typical Spanish dish often served as part of tapas culture. Tapas are small portions of various dishes enjoyed in Spain as snacks or appetizers. Beef is frequently used in various preparations to suit different tastes. The tradition of tapas originated in Andalusia and is an important part of Spanish food culture.
🌿 Regional variants
Rabo de Toro
Made with oxtail instead of regular beef — the most refined version.
Carne Mechada
Beef larded with garlic and braised in stock.
🍷 What goes with it?
Served in small dishes with bread. As part of a tapas spread. With a cold cerveza. Hot and with plenty of sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are tapas?
Tapas are small snack dishes served in Spanish bars and restaurants alongside wine or beer. The name comes from the verb 'tapar' (to cover) — originally a slice of bread placed over the glass.
Which cut of beef is best for tapas?
Shoulder, neck or braising beef — affordable cuts that remain tender with shorter cooking times. For tapas, less expensive cuts are typically used that win over with seasoning and flavour.
How many tapas per person?
Around 3–5 different tapas per person for a full tapas experience. Each tapas portion is intended for 1–2 people.
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Ingredients
verified- Beef500 g
- Olive oil50 ml
- Onion1 pcs
- Garlic cloves3 pcs
- Paprika1 pcs
- Tomatoes2 pcs
- Bay leaf2 pcs
- Paprika powder2 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Pepper1 tsp
- White wine150 ml
- Fresh parsley1
- Broth500
- Cumin0.5





