Chivo Liniero al Orégano (Spiced Braised Beef/Lamb with Wild Oregano) – Authentic Dominican Republic Recipe

Ingredients for Chivo Liniero al Orégano (Spiced Braised Beef/Lamb with Wild Oregano) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender cubed beef or lamb, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups boiled yuca, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup pickled red onions
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of toasted Dominican oregano
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Dominican Republic seasoning (sour orange, garlic, rum/broth splash)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender cubed beef or lamb for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, lots of toasted Dominican oregano, and sour orange, garlic, rum/broth splash, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add boiled yuca and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in pickled red onions right before serving warm.