How to stew oxtails without a pressure cooker.

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 off the oxtails and wash them with water and vinegar.

In a large pot, heat olive oil and stew a tablespoon of tomato paste.

Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the pot.

Sprinkle in some oxtail seasoning; if unavailable, use any all-purpose seasoning.

Add curry powder and teriyaki soy sauce marinade.

Add a little bit of gravy browning to the pot, being mindful not to add too much as oxtail is red meat.

Add a little water, cover the pot, and allow it to cook on low heat until tender.

After about 30 minutes of cooking on low heat, check tenderness and add the onions and bell peppers to retain their flavors.

Add chopped carrots and optional butter beans.

Add seasoning peppers, thyme, and scallion; incorporate ground clove powder if desired.

Scoop out excess oil from the gravy as oxtail is fatty.

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