How to make Delicious Oxtail Soup

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork neck

Pork neck is often more affordable and still provides a rich flavor.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using homemade broth can be healthier and cheaper.

Wash the oxtails in salt, lime juice, and cold water, then pat dry with a paper towel.

Season the oxtails with paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley flakes, garlic powder, and salt, massaging the spices into the meat.

Heat oil in a frying pan until hot and steamy.

Sear the oxtails in the hot oil on both sides until golden brown to lock in moisture.

Trim off excess fat from the oxtails before boiling them.

Boil the oxtails for about 30 minutes to render off some fat, then discard the water.

Prepare the onions by slicing them and adding them to the pan for flavor while the oxtails sear.

After searing, set the oxtails aside and bring the previously boiled oxtails back to temperature.

Chop potatoes into medium-large squares and prepare to add them to the soup.

Add enough chicken broth to cover the oxtails, about 32 ounces plus a little more, and bring to a simmer.

If desired, thicken the soup with cornstarch for a stew-like consistency.

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