Belizean Oxtail Recipe

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.

Wash oxtail with vinegar and water, letting it soak for 30 minutes.

Rinse the oxtail again with water to clean it thoroughly.

Cut off excess fat from the oxtail as desired.

Heat a pot of water on the stove until boiling.

Add the oxtail to the boiling water to cook.

Flip the oxtail in the pot to ensure even cooking.

Cover the pot with foil and let it continue to boil.

Check the oxtail periodically to ensure it is tenderizing and adjust cooking time as necessary.

Once tender, remove the oxtail and prepare for serving.

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