Are you craving a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further! In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for hearty oxtail stew. We'll guide you through the process of selecting the perfect oxtails, show you how to brown them to perfection, and introduce you to a symphony of spices that will elevate the flavor of this classic dish. We'll reveal the secret of simmering the stew low and slow, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen. So, grab your apron and get ready to embark on a delicious adventure with our ultimate hearty oxtail stew recipe!
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HEARTY OXTAIL STEW
An old family recipe and one of my favorite things to eat on a cold winter day! Notes: I like to keep the oxtail meat on the bones when serving- they taste delicious, too! But feel free to remove them after cooking and shred the meat if you prefer. Also try adding less water to this recipe and making a pot-pie from it.
Provided by jlhgirl540
Categories Stew
Time 3h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Roll oxtails in flour, lightly and evenly brown them in butter in a large stew pot.
- Add water, salt and pepper, onions, canned tomatoes (be sure to include all the liquid as well), tomato paste, Worcestershire, sugar, celery salt, cloves, bay leaves and carrots to the pot.
- Bring ingredients to a boil; cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add green beans, potatoes and barley to the stew. Simmer for 1 more hour, stirring occasionally.
- Let cool and skim grease if desired. Serve and enjoy! :).
- If you can't eat all of it, don't worry, it's even more delicious & flavorful the next day! It also freezes quite well.
OXTAIL STEW
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories main-dish
Time 8h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cover lima beans with water, cover with a towel and soak overnight.
- In a large pot, add oxtails, onions, scallions, garlic, thyme, red pepper, paprika, bay leaf, hot sauce, and gravy master and marinate at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally.
- Add enough water to just cover the oxtails and bring the mixture to a boil. Lower to a simmer, cover and cook 2 hours. Every 30 minutes for 2 hours add 2 cups of water or broth, alternating, as necessary, to keep oxtails covered with liquid.
- At 2 hours, add the beans, tomato paste, and 2 more cups of beef broth and water, if needed. Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered 2 hours, skimming fat off top and stirring occasionally. In the last 1/2 hour of cook time, season with 2 tablespoons salt. Serve with rice.
- Rinse rice 3 times to remove starch. Put rice in a medium saucepan. Fill saucepan with enough water to cover the rice by 1/2-inch or measure by placing your thumb tip on the rice and filling the pot with water until the water reaches the middle of your thumbnail. Bring rice to a simmer, cover and cook until tender and liquid is evaporated, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rice stand another 5 minutes, covered.
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
MAMA CHAN'S OXTAIL STEW
I've eaten oxtail stew all my life, but it gave me special comfort when my mother made it for me when I was pregnant and having difficulty eating anything. I couldn't resist the delicious aroma and it became a staple during the rest of my pregnancy. Mama's version simmers for hours on the stovetop; as I developed this Instant Pot® version she was adamant about capturing all the dish's nuances to keep the flavor the same even as the cooking time is cut in half. The consistency of the gravy is a little looser, but all the elements are there: the melting sweetness of carrots, onions and shallots; the richness of the sauce; and the tender, irresistible oxtail pieces. It's a hearty, substantial meal for your tummy and your heart.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 2h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the oxtail and half the ginger coins in a large wide pot and cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 10 minutes. If foam forms on the surface, use a large wide spoon to spoon it off and discard.
- Carefully transfer the pieces with a slotted spoon or tongs to a colander and rinse under cold water. Place colander over a large bowl and set aside. Discard the water.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the oyster sauce, soy sauce and sugar together until combined. Set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large wide nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over high heat. Once shimmering, add the remaining ginger coins, the carrots and onions. Toss until the vegetables are well coated in the oil and slightly golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. This will prevent the carrots from breaking apart during braising. Transfer the vegetables to a 6-quart Instant Pot®.
- Return the skillet to high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of canola oil and heat until shimmering. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the ketchup and bring to a full boil, about 30 seconds. Add the blanched oxtail pieces. Toss until the oxtail is fully coated. Add the oyster sauce mixture to the skillet and toss until everything is coated and the sauce is syrupy. Let simmer until the sauce has slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Taste the sauce and season with more soy sauce if needed. Transfer to the pot with the carrots. Add 4 cups of water.
- Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour 30 minutes (see Cook's Note). After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete (this should take about 2 minutes).
- Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Skim up to 1/2 cup of fat from the top of the stew. Set to high sear/sauté and add the tomatoes. Let cook, uncovered, until the tomato quarters have softened and are falling apart, about 15 minutes. Serve with rice.
BRAISED OXTAIL STEW
This braised oxtail stew is my family's favorite dish. It is hearty and perfect on a cold winter day to enjoy with family and friends. You are guaranteed to get compliments, and have the plates licked clean.
Provided by fed1999
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Heat oil in a cast iron casserole dish over medium-high heat. Add oxtail and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer oxtail to a plate.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, chili powder, and pepper to the casserole. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add oxtail back to the casserole, then add beef stock and red wine. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in flour and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 3 minutes. Add bay leaves and submerge in the sauce. Add mushrooms.
- Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 2 hours. Serve in the casserole dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 249.7 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 73.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 534.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
HEARTY OXTAIL SOUP
I created this recipe on the spur of the moment for a friend who was coming to visit. I knew she enjoyed soup, so I decided to liven up my usual vegetable soup by adding oxtails. Little did I know, oxtails were her favorite and she hadn't had them for years! Was she pleased when I sent the leftovers home with her!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h25m
Yield 24 servings (6 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a stockpot, saute the oxtails, carrots, onion, celery, leeks and green pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the tomatoes, bouillon, seasonings and water. Bring to a boil. Skim off any foam. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2-3 hours or until the meat is tender. , Stir in barley; cover and continue to simmer until tender, about 1 hour. Add additional water if necessary. , Remove oxtails; set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and cut meat into cubes. Return meat to soup. Garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
LASHELLA'S FAVORITE OXTAIL STEW
Make and share this Lashella's Favorite Oxtail Stew recipe from Food.com.
Provided by GingerlyJ
Categories Stew
Time 4h15m
Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Wash and dry the oxtails. Add the meat to a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss the meat in the flour until lightly coated.
- Add the olive oil to a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the oxtails on all sides, in batches, until well browned. Transfer the meat to a plate and pour off some of the drippings, if necessary.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, thyme, and garlic to the pot and saute until the onions are tender and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the tomato paste and toast. Deglaze the pot with the bottle of red wine and stir up all the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Stir in the beef broth, tomatoes with their juices and the bay leaves.
- Add the browned beef back into the pot along with any accumulated juices that may have collected on the plate. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook until the beef is tender and falling off the bone, about 3 1/2 hours.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook uncovered, for 30 minutes more. Taste for seasoning. Add salt and pepper, if needed, and stir in the red wine vinegar to brighten the flavor. Remove the meat from the pot and pull the meat off the bones, then add back to the pot. Discard the bones. Transfer the stew to a serving dish and serve hot over Buttered Noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 631.6, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 10.6, Protein 6.9
Tips:
- Choose the right oxtails: Look for oxtails that are meaty and have a good amount of fat. Avoid oxtails that are too bony or have a lot of gristle.
- Brown the oxtails: Browning the oxtails before stewing them helps to develop their flavor and color. Be sure to brown them in a hot pan until they are well-browned on all sides.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The vegetables in oxtail stew add flavor and nutrients. Choose a variety of vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
- Season the stew well: Oxtail stew needs a good amount of seasoning to bring out the flavor of the meat and vegetables. Be sure to use a variety of spices, such as salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Simmer the stew for a long time: Oxtail stew needs to simmer for a long time in order to tenderize the meat and develop the flavors. Simmer the stew for at least 2 hours, or until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
Conclusion:
Oxtail stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive dish to make, making it a great option for budget-minded cooks. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make a delicious oxtail stew that your family and friends will love.
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