Belizean style oxtail

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using bouillon cubes with water can reduce costs while still adding flavor.

Clean the oxtail and season it with 4 teaspoons of saison seasoning, 1 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon, and 4 teaspoons of salt.

Marinate the oxtail for about 5 hours.

Preheat the oven and place the marinated oxtail in to brown.

Brown the oxtail on one side, then flip it over to brown the other side.

Remove the oxtail from the oven and transfer it to a pot, leaving excess oil behind.

Add water to the pot to cover the oxtail and let it cook down until soft.

After the first round of cooking, add a second round of water as needed.

Add bell pepper, cilantro, onions, and potatoes to the pot to thicken the gravy.

Add red pepper flakes for spice and finish with beef bouillon for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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