Belizean-Style Stewed Oxtails #oxtails #food #soulfood #belizeanfood #goodeats

oxtails

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Beef shank is more affordable and still provides rich flavor.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

Wash oxtails with cold water, lime juice, and distilled vinegar until the water runs clear.

Do not pat oxtails dry; leave them wet for stewing.

Chop onion, green bell pepper, and cilantro, removing most of the stems from the cilantro.

Combine garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, accent, garlic salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Season oxtails with the combined seasonings and add the chopped vegetables; mix well with hands.

Add about 2 tablespoons of canola oil to an enamel cast iron dutch oven and heat until shimmering.

Brown the oxtails on all sides in batches, standing them up and flipping until desired browning is achieved.

Once browned, add the vegetables to the pot and pour in hot water until oxtails are halfway covered.

Add salt to the water to enhance flavor, then cover and reduce heat to low once boiling.

Stew oxtails for at least 2.5 hours, checking occasionally and adding water as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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