How To Make Belizean Stew Oxtails | Stove Top

oxtails

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork shank

Pork shank is more affordable and offers a similar texture.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using bouillon cubes can lower costs while still providing flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Season oxtails with salt and black pepper.

Brown oxtails in the pot on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove oxtails and set aside; add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot.

Sauté vegetables until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes until caramelized.

Add back the oxtails to the pot along with beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, allspice, and carrot.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 2-3 hours until oxtails are tender and meat is falling off the bone.

Add celery and scotch bonnet pepper in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve with rice or tortillas, garnished with lime juice.

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