How To Make Oxtail Stew: Very Simple Tender Oxtail Recipe

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces fat content while still adding flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano is a cost-effective herb that adds a similar aromatic quality.

Clean the oxtail using salt, vinegar, or lemon.

Season oxtail with cracked black pepper, vegetable powder, mustard, and salt.

Marinate oxtail for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Pan fry the oxtail until browned.

Add onions and roast until fragrant.

Stir in pressed garlic and cook briefly.

Add tomato paste and roast to prevent burning.

Incorporate flavored barbecue sauce and chopped tomatoes.

Add enough water, bay leaves, and vegetable powder to flavor the stew.

Cover and cook, checking occasionally for liquid levels.

Cook until the oxtail is tender and falls off the bone.

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