Oxtail Gumbo Recipe

Name: Oxtail Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. beef oxtails; 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter; 8 c. water; 1 1/4 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional); 1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, cut up; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra; 1 tsp. sage

Servings: persons

4 lb. beef oxtails
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
8 c. water
1 1/4 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper (optional)
1 (16 oz.) can whole tomatoes, cut up
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra
1 tsp. sage

1
Brown oxtail in margarine on all sides in Dutch oven.
2
Add water, 1/4 cup celery, 1/2 cup onion, parsley, salt, chili powder, paprika, thyme, garlic and crushed red pepper.
3
Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Chill; remove fat and strain broth.
4
Remove meat from bones. Combine undrained tomatoes, okra, 1 cup celery, 1/2 cup onion, meat, broth and sugar in a large saucepan; cover and simmer 45 minutes longer.
5
Serve with rice.
6
Yields 8 servings.

1234

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. beef oxtails, 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, 8 c. water, 1 1/4 c. chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Oxtail Gumbo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Oxtail Gumbo

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