Oxtail Potjiekos - From The Oorsee Cookbook - With Steven Phyffer

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork shank

Pork shank is more affordable and still provides rich flavor.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: cooking wine

Grape juice offers sweetness without alcohol.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is budget-friendly and has a neutral flavor.

Sear the oxtail in olive oil and butter until browned.

Remove the oxtail and set aside.

Fry onions and half of the garlic in the same pot.

Add half of the beef stock to prevent burning.

Mix salt, black peppercorns, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Spice in a bowl.

Add the bacon to the pot.

Pour the spice mixture into the pot and stir.

Let it simmer for about an hour before adding vegetables.

Add broccoli and other vegetables, avoiding potatoes in the pot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary