Stewed Oxtail With Butter Beans.

butter beans

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned white beans

Chickpeas are lower in calories and provide a different texture.

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Beef chuck is more affordable while still providing rich flavor.

Rinse oxtail with 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, then cool water, and pat dry.

Heat 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Brown the oxtail pieces in batches for about 15-20 minutes, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Remove browned oxtail pieces and set aside.

Add another tablespoon of oil to the pot, then add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Return the browned oxtail to the pot.

Add chopped carrots, tomatoes, thyme, green onions, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon of allspice; stir well.

Top with 5 cups of water, ensuring everything is covered.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours, add the drained and rinsed can of butter beans; cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Optionally, add 1/4 teaspoon of browning for color during the last cooking phase.

Stir gently to avoid breaking the butter beans, then cover and let it simmer for another 20 minutes.

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