Beef Oxtail - Authentic Egyptian Recipe - Best Oxtail Recipe -Egyptian Delicacy - Oxtail Stew 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.

Trim the fat from the oxtail and wash it in water and vinegar.

Heat 3 1/3 cups of oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the oxtail to the pot and brown it until it turns dark brown.

Add 3 large chopped onions and 5 cloves of garlic to the pot; stir everything together.

Add the blend of spices: old spice, cloves, salt, pepper, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper.

Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, and cardamom to the pot.

Stir everything together until the meat is well-coated and browned.

Transfer the browned oxtail to a pressure cooker and add water to cover the meat.

Cook in the pressure cooker for 30 minutes; adjust time if the meat is still tough after this period.

Cooking Techniques

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