Oxtail Stew Recipe

Name: Oxtail Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces lima beans, dried; 4 lbs oxtails; 2 vidalia onions, large, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 bunch fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes; 4 teaspoons hot paprika; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 4 tablespoons Gravy Master; 6 cups low sodium beef broth; 4 teaspoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons salt

Servings: persons

12 ounces lima beans, dried
4 lbs oxtails
2 vidalia onions, large, chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 bunch fresh thyme
2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
4 teaspoons hot paprika
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons hot sauce
4 tablespoons Gravy Master
6 cups low sodium beef broth
4 teaspoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons salt

1
In a large bowl, cover lima beans with water, cover with a towel and soak overnight.
2
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.
3
Add enough water to just cover the oxtails and bring the mixture to a boil.
4
Lower to a simmer, cover and cook 2 hours.
5
Every 30 minutes for 2 hours add 2 cups of water or broth, alternating, as necessary, to keep oxtails covered with liquid.
6
At 2 hours, add the beans, tomato paste, and 2 more cups of beef broth and water, if needed.
7
Bring to a boil then simmer uncovered 2 hours, skimming fat off top and stirring occasionally.
8
In the last 1/2 hour of cook time, season with 2 tablespoons salt.
9
Serve with rice.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces lima beans, dried, 4 lbs oxtails, 2 vidalia onions, large, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, smashed, and more.

Yes, Oxtail Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Stew

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