African-Style Oxtail Stew

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 11
Satisfy your soul with African-Style Oxtail Stew
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Prep

20 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can tomato paste
2 cubes beef bouillon
10 cups water
6 whole black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup canola oil
3 pounds beef oxtail , cut into pieces
1 large onion , chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 can kidney beans , drained
1/4 cup cornstarch dissolved in
1/2 cup water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
535
Sugar
3g
Fat
29g
African-style oxtail stew is a hearty and comforting meal that is commonly enjoyed throughout Africa. Oxtail is a tough meat that requires slow-cooking to achieve its tenderness, and the use of tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spices such as bay leaves and black peppercorns give the stew a rich flavor. Kidney beans are also typically added to the stew to make it more filling and nutritious.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, sauté onion and celery in oil until onion is translucent.
2.Add garlic; cook for another minute.
3.Add oxtail and salt, and brown on all sides.
4.Add water, tomato paste, beef bouillon, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
5.Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover.
6.Cook for 3-4 hours until meat is tender.
7.Remove bay leaves and peppercorns.
8.Stir in kidney beans.
9.Simmer for 30 minutes.
10.To thicken, add cornstarch dissolved in water.
11.Cook until stew thickens, stirring occasionally.

PROS

This hearty stew is a delicious comfort food that is perfect to warm you up on a cold day.

The oxtail is slow-cooked until tender, and the kidney beans add protein to make the meal more filling.

This recipe can also be prepared in advance and reheated for easy meal prep.

CONS

This recipe takes a long time to prepare and cook.

The oxtail can be quite pricey and may not be easily accessible at all grocery stores.

This stew is also high in calories and fat due to the use of oxtail meat and the use of cornstarch for thickening.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this stew is not the healthiest meal option, it does have some nutritional benefits.
The oxtail meat is a good source of protein and iron.
The kidney beans are also a good source of protein and fiber, which can help keep you fuller for longer.
However, this stew should still be enjoyed in moderation as it is high in calories and fat.

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