Oxtail, a cut of meat from the tail of a cow, boasts a rich and flavorful taste that has made it a popular delicacy across many cuisines. Whether you prefer a hearty stew, a savory soup, or a fall-off-the-bone braised dish, oxtail offers a culinary experience that is both satisfying and unique. With its succulent texture and distinct flavor profile, this versatile ingredient opens up a world of possibilities for imaginative home cooks seeking a culinary adventure.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
JAMAICAN OXTAIL
After going through so many oxtail recipes, I've changed and modified and created my own. It is truly delicious!
Provided by Verifydis
Time 3h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place oxtail in a shallow dish. Combine Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, sugar, garlic and herb seasoning, browning sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Rub both sides of oxtail with marinade; pour out excess.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sear oxtail in hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a small plate.
- Saute carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until softened, about 5 minutes. Add beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Add oxtail, with its juices, and butter. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until oxtail is fork tender, about 3 hours.
- Uncover skillet and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 114.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1583.3 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
SLOW COOKER OXTAIL STEW
Slow-cooked decadent oxtail is cooked to perfection in this rich and hearty stew. Leave out the potatoes and serve over rice if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 8h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook oxtail for 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer oxtail to a slow cooker.
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, tomato sauce, beef broth, red wine, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and paprika.
- Cook on Low for 7 hours. Add mushrooms and peas. Cook for 1 additional hour.
- Ladle into bowls and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 62.4 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 428 mg, Sugar 4.7 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.
OXTAIL SOUP I
A hearty, full-bodied soup - somewhat different than most oxtail soups.
Provided by Milarie Rude
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rehydrate dried mushrooms in hot water for 30 to 45 minutes. Drain, and slice.
- Trim all fat off oxtails. Spread on a shallow roasting pan. Roast at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Drain off fat, reserving about 2 tablespoons.
- Add 1 cup of water to roasting pan in which oxtails were browned. Heat, stirring constantly, to dissolve browned bit. Reserve.
- In a large stock pot, saute onion, carrots, parsnip, mushrooms and turnip in reserved fat until soft, about 10 minutes. Add browned oxtails. Drizzle brandy over the saute. Ignite.
- Pour reserved water and browning over the oxtails and vegetables. Add remaining 5 cups of water. Add savory, bay leaf, barley, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil, and then reduce heat. Cover, and simmer slowly for 2 hours. Adjust seasonings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 588.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 214 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 63.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1408.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
JAMAICAN OXTAIL STEW
Here is a midwinter cook-up of deep fragrance and lingering heat, a trade-wind stew that emerged in Jamaica and made its way north. It is oxtail stew, brown and steaming, light with ginger and thyme, pungent with allspice and soy, a taste of the Caribbean to warm winter's heart. You could make and eat it today while reading Derek Walcott poems as the afternoon vagues into indigo - or allow it to cure into greater magnificence overnight, and stretch out its gravy for the course of a week. Paired with bowls of coconut-scented rice and peas, a staple of the Caribbean diet, it makes for an excellent family dinner or a transporting lunch, as if the flavors within it were a spur to memories of better times, in warmer climes, with soft sand on your feet and a kiss of sun upon your shoulders.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 2h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Season oxtails aggressively with salt and pepper. Heat a large Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Add brown sugar to pot and melt, stirring with a wooden spoon, until it darkens and starts to smoke - about six minutes. When sugar is nearly black, add 2 tablespoons boiling water. (It will splatter.) Stir to mix.
- Add the oxtails to the pot, working in batches, stirring each time to cover them with blackened sugar, then allowing them to cook, turning occasionally, until they are well browned. Remove oxtails to a bowl and keep warm.
- Add half of the onions, garlic and ginger to the pot, along with the pepper, the thyme, the allspice and a third of the scallions, and stir to combine. Allow to cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
- Return the oxtails to the pot along with any accumulated juices and put water into the pot so that the oxtails are almost submerged. Bring to a simmer and then cook, covered, approximately 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add remaining onions, garlic and ginger to the pot, along with another third of the scallions. Add sugar, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and continue to cook until the meat is yielding and loose on the bone, approximately one hour longer. Remove approximately one cup of liquid from pot and place in a small bowl. Add flour to this liquid and stir to combine, working out any lumps with the back of a spoon. Add this slurry to the pot along with ketchup, then stir to combine and allow to cook a further 15 minutes or so. Remove Scotch bonnet pepper and thyme stems. Fold butter beans into the stew and allow these to heat through. Scatter remaining scallions over the top. Serve with white rice or rice and peas.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1029, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 70 grams, SaturatedFat 25 grams, Sodium 1248 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams
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
OXTAIL SOUP
A lovely, heartwarming soup sure to please. This recipe is a good candidate for the slow-cooker if you don't want to simmer on top of the stove. From the New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Vegetable
Time 3h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Melt butter, add pieces of tail in a large stockpot.
- When the meat begins to brown, add onion.
- When onion is a deep gold, add stock, carrot, celery, tomatoes, wine and herbs tied securely in a cheesecloth bag.
- Season with remaining ingredients and simmer until meat is very tender, about 3 hours.
- Remove herbs.
- Separate meat of the oxtail from the bones; discard bones.
- Reheat soup and serve with a little of the meat in each bowl.
EASY OXTAIL STEW
This easy oxtail stew is great for Dutch oven cooking. I've made this with a pan of cornbread for my family and friends. They keep coming back for more.
Provided by latricia jones
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 3h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix oxtail, water, broth, onion, garlic, onion salt, salt, and pepper together in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat down to a simmer, and cook until meat falls from the bone, about 2 1/2 hours.
- Stir potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper, and green onions into the pot. Cover and let simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 559.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 166.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 52.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 697.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
RABO ENCENDIDO (CUBAN OXTAIL STEW)
Great basic recipe for Cuban-style oxtail stew.
Provided by goodmoodfood
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 16h49m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk vino seco, 1/4 cup olive oil, and salt together in a large bowl. Add oxtails and mix well to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.
- Drain oxtails, discarding all but 1/2 cup of the marinade.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear oxtails until browned on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same pot. Saute potatoes, onion, and carrots until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt into a coarse paste in a mortar and pestle. Add garlic paste to the pot; stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in green olives, bay leaves, sazon completa, sazon seasoning, and allspice. Pour in reserved marinade, tomato sauce, and chicken broth.
- Return oxtails to the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until oxtails are fork tender and falling off the bone, about 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 785.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 251.6 mg, Fat 41.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 72.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 2008.4 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
WINE-BRAISED OXTAIL
Don't be scared off by oxtail just because you may never have cooked it before. It's as meaty and rich as short ribs, and just as straightforward to prepare. In this hearty braise, the meat is simmered in wine with carrots and celeriac. Feel free to substitute other vegetables for those roots. For example: mushrooms, celery stalks, turnips, rutabaga, winter squash chunks, and sweet potatoes would all be happy additions to the pot. Or leave the vegetables out and serve the whole thing over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or polenta. Like all braises, it can be made at least four days ahead, and gets better as it sits.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 4h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper and allspice. Add oxtail to bowl and rub the mixture all over the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat an 8-quart Dutch oven, or a heavy soup pot with a lid, over medium-high heat. Add oil and warm through. Add as many oxtail pieces as you can fit in a single layer without overcrowding the pot. Sear, turning occasionally, until the meat is uniformly golden brown all over, including the sides. Transfer meat to a plate; repeat until you've browned all the oxtail.
- Add shallot to the pan drippings and cook over medium heat until lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add carrot and celery root and cook 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and two-thirds of the garlic (save the rest for garnish) and cook 1 minute.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pour wine and stock into pot. Bundle parsley sprigs, rosemary branches and bay leaves with kitchen twine and drop into pot. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook over medium heat until liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
- Return oxtail to pot and bring to a simmer. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Cook, turning oxtails every 30 minutes, until meat is fork tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
- Transfer oxtails to a plate. Spoon off fat from surface of pan juices and discard (there will be a lot of it). Toss oxtails with remaining pan gravy. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. In a small bowl, toss together chopped parsley, garlic, lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Scatter mixture over oxtails and garnish with the celery leaves, if using, before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1210, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 76 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 1276 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
JAMAICAN OXTAIL WITH BROAD BEANS
This is a traditional Jamaican dish I was taught to cook by my grandmother.
Provided by sunflowerBirmingham
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Toss the oxtail with the onion, green onion, garlic, ginger, chile pepper, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail in the skillet until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Place into a pressure cooker, and pour in 1 1/2 cup water. Cook at pressure for 25 minutes, then remove from heat, and remove the lid according to manufacturer's directions.
- Add the fava beans and allspice berries, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water, and stir into the simmering oxtail. Cook and stir a few minutes until the sauce has thickened, and the beans are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 124.8 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 38.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 1088.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SLOW COOKER OXTAIL SOUP
This is a family favorite one-dish meal, great in the winter.
Provided by Nina Eisenberg Kirz
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 13h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add oxtail and onion; cook until oxtail is until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer oxtail and onion to a slow cooker.
- Pour wine into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Pour wine mixture into slow cooker; add water to cover.
- Set slow cooker to Low; cook soup for 8 hours. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and green beans; cook soup for 4 hours more.
- Cool soup slightly; refrigerate until fat has risen to top and solidified, about 1 hour. Scoop off fat; stir in tomatoes. Reheat soup on stove before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 38.8 mg, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 241.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
BRAISED OXTAIL
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toss the ingredients together in a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- Take oxtails out of marinade and reserve onion mixture. In a heavy-bottom braiser over medium-high heat, brown both sides of oxtail in batches in olive oil, drain excess oil leaving just enough to saute onion mixture and thyme. After the onions and thyme are sauteed return oxtails to braiser and add enough water to cover 1/4 of the oxtails. Allow the liquid to come to a simmer. Put cloves and allspice into a sachet or tie in a cheesecloth, and submerge in liquid. Season with salt, cover, and put into a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Then add tomatoes, red and Scotch Bonnet peppers. Stir well and return pot to the oven for half an hour or until oxtails are tender. Check to see if additional water is needed during braising process. Seasoning with more salt is recommended when finished.
OXTAIL SOUP WITH VEGETABLES
A Christmas Eve tradition. Very good with some great bread, biscuits, or cornbread. Even better as leftovers, as the flavors meld more each day!
Provided by ShelbyLyn
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Place oxtails and garlic cloves in a large roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Transfer oxtails to a large soup pot. Peel the roasted garlic and place in a food processor with celery, carrots, and onion. Process until finely chopped; transfer to the soup pot with the oxtails. Add water to cover the bones. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer on low for 2 hours.
- Remove oxtails and set aside to cool. Add broth to the soup pot. Add turnips. Simmer until just barely tender, about 10 minutes. Add okra and corn. Simmer until cooked, about 10 minutes more.
- Pick the meat from the oxtail bones and chop. Add meat to soup. Season with salt and pepper. Add hot sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 93.6 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 601.5 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
JAMAICAN OXTAIL STEW
I searched high and low for an authentic Jamaican oxtail recipe. It will almost remind Americans of beef stew. I've spent days watching Jamaican cooking videos and international cooks; I wanted to identify what ingredients and techniques were mostly consistent across the board. This recipe is as authentic as it gets, next to being in Jamaica. Be sure to use all fresh veggies and feel free to adjust to your own spice levels. Enjoy with saffron rice or rice and peas. It's rich in flavor, texture, and taste. The meat should literally fall off the bone. So good luck and enjoy!
Provided by hillct
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean Jamaican
Time 11h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Clean and trim excess fat off oxtail. Stem and seed habanero peppers.
- Combine onions, bell peppers, 1 habanero pepper, scallions, ginger, thyme, garlic, and beef bouillon in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until a paste-like consistency is achieved.
- Season oxtails with 1/2 cup of the blended mixture, jerk seasoning, browning sauce, and soy sauce. Massage mixture deep into oxtails; cover, refrigerate, and allow to marinate, 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator and let stand until room temperature, about 30 minutes. Remove oxtails from the mixture, reserving marinade.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add oxtails, turning and browning on all sides, about 6 minutes. Add 90% of the reserved marinade, ketchup, and cover. Cook until oxtail has created its own juices, about 15 minutes. Add water, remaining habanero pepper, allspice, and bay leaf. Cook over medium heat until tender, stirring often to prevent sticking, 2 to 3 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Reduce heat and let simmer, 15 to 20 minutes. Add beans and tomatoes; let simmer, 5 to 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 140.4 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 44.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1019 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
WINE-BRAISED OXTAIL
Oxtail is cooked low and slow with red wine until tender and succulent. Peppery watercress is added at the last minute until it's just wilted.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season oxtail generously with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high. Place flour in a shallow pie pan; season with salt and pepper. Dredge oxtail in flour mixture until coated all over, shaking off excess.
- Working in batches, sear oxtail in Dutch oven until well browned on all sides, about 15 minutes. Remove oxtail and set aside. Wipe out Dutch oven and return oxtail to pot. Add wine and enough water to cover oxtail halfway, about 3 cups. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, turning oxtail to prevent drying out. After 3 hours, add additional 2 cups water if necessary. Continue cooking until meat is tender and pulls away from bone, 3 hours more.
- Remove oxtail and set aside. Pour cooking liquid into a fat separator. Allow fat to rise to top. Pour defatted cooking liquid back into pot. Cook over medium-high heat until reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Return oxtail to pot and stir in watercress. Cook until oxtail is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Serve oxtail either on the bone or with meat removed from bone and transferred to a shallow dish. Pour reduced cooking liquid and watercress mixture over meat and serve immediately.
OXTAIL BRAISED WITH TOMATO AND CELERY (CODA ALLA VACCINARA)
Ms. Hesser brought us this recipe for the classic Roman stew back in 2002 after she visited Rome with her family. Oxtails are a fatty and tough cut of meat, but here, a lengthy braise yields a rich, unctuous sauce seasoned with cinnamon, clove and marjoram. It's delicious by itself or served over a hearty pasta, like rigatoni. And don't be deterred by the large amount of celery the recipe calls for. It reduces to a flavorful pulpy slurry that will surprise you.
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories times classics
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a deep, heavy casserole or pot that can fit all the oxtails in one layer, combine pancetta, carrot, onion and diced celery and enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan (about 3 tablespoons).
- Place pan over medium heat and cook until pancetta renders its fat, about 15 minutes. Season oxtails on all sides with salt and pepper, add to the casserole and brown well on all sides, turning them only after they've browned. Using tongs, remove oxtails from pan and place in a bowl. Set aside.
- Add the tomato paste to the vegetables in the casserole and cook, stirring, until paste caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Stir in wine and mix. Heat to boiling and cook 3 minutes. Add marjoram, cloves and cinnamon and then tomatoes, squishing them between your fingers as they fall into the pan.
- Return oxtails to pan. Liquid must be as high as one-third of the ingredients. If not, add a little water. Bring the liquid to a boil, cover pan and place in oven. Braise for 1 1/2 hours, turning the oxtails now and then.
- Add the remaining celery, then continue cooking until the meat is tender and falling off the bone, about 30 to 60 minutes longer.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve on a large platter or in shallow bowls, making sure everyone gets a bit of the pulpy sauce and celery.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 795, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 1197 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
OXTAIL STEW
This oxtail stew is inspired by the Jamaican version, with tender oxtails and butter beans seasoned with spicy habaneros, ginger and allspice. Time is the key to the comforting brown gravy, which simmers for several hours, intensifying in flavor and rich color. We love it even more the next day, once the beans have had time to break down and the oxtails melt into the gravy even more. Serve with a few dashes of hot sauce for added heat and acidity.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the oxtails with a good pinch of salt and several grinds of black pepper. Add half of the oxtails to the hot oil and cook until well browned on each side, about 8 minutes total. Use tongs to remove the seared oxtail to a large plate or bowl, then repeat with the remaining oxtails; remove.
- Add the celery, carrots and onion to the pot and cook until just tender, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it turns brick red in color, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, then stir until combined. Stir in the beef broth, allspice, thyme, bay leaves, brown sugar, and Worcestershire until combined. Cut an "X" in the pointy end of the chile (opposite the stem) with a small paring knife, then add to the pot.
- Return the browned oxtails to the pot, making sure all the pieces are submerged in the broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, until the meat is very tender and nearly falling off the bone, about 3 hours.
- Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaves. Skim the excess fat from the top of the stew with a small ladle, then stir in the butter beans until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, top with scallions and serve with white rice.
OXTAIL STEW: RABO ENCENDIDO
Steps:
- Coat oxtail pieces with the flour and Cajun seasoning, and sear them in 2 tablespoons oil and remove from the pan. Degrease the pan, deglaze with tardio, and reserve for later use.
- In a separate pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil and caramelize the onions, carrot, celery, and frying peppers, then deglaze with the red wine. Add the oxtail to the vegetables and then the reserved tardio. Add in the tomatoes, chipotles, pisco, bay leaves, and thyme, and stew for approximately 3 hours.
- Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve with yellow rice.
LINDA'S OXTAIL AND BARLEY SOUP
Thick, hearty, and full of flavor--the best oxtail soup you'll ever eat! Lots of prep and takes a long time to cook, but well worth the effort. Great served in deep bowls with fresh hot bread and a glass of red wine Also great reheated, if you have any left over, that is!
Provided by NCwriter
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 2h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute oxtails in the hot oil, turning until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Transfer oxtails to a large Dutch oven or soup pot. Add water, bouillon, sazon, parsley, garlic, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 1 hour. Add more water if necessary.
- Remove oxtails to a plate to cool. Skim the grease off the surface of the soup, using a gravy separator if desired. Add potatoes, tomatoes, parsnip, mushrooms, onion, barley, celery, carrot, and bay leaves to the soup. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
- While the vegetables are cooking, cut as much meat as possible off the oxtail bones. Add the chopped meat and the bones back to the soup. Simmer for another 20 minutes. Remove bones and bay leaves from the soup before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 938.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
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 before braising: Browning the oxtails in a pot or Dutch oven before braising helps to develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in your oxtail stew. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, and tomatoes.
- Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices can help to add flavor and depth to your oxtail stew. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, paprika, and cumin.
- Braise the oxtails low and slow: Oxtails are a tough cut of meat, so they need to be braised low and slow in order to become tender. The ideal braising temperature is between 275 and 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the oxtails cool before serving: Once the oxtails are cooked, let them cool slightly before serving. This will help the meat to retain its juices.
Conclusion:
Oxtail stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and flavorful oxtail stew that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give oxtail stew a try. You won't be disappointed.
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