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Fabulous oxtail

223 min
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12 ingredients
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Fabulous oxtail

Oxtail is a traditional dish with a rich history that dates back to the rural cuisine of various regions around the world, especially in Europe and Latin America. In Latin American countries, this cut of meat is valued for its intense flavor and tender texture after prolonged cooking. Its preparation has roots in the need to utilize all parts of the animal, transforming less conventional cuts into succulent and popular delicacies. In different countries, this dish may have different names: in Mexico and some regions of Colombia, it is known as "rabo de toro" or simply "cola de res," while in Argentina it is usually called "rabo de buey." The recipe has evolved and adapted with local ingredients, but it always maintains its essence: a slow cooking process that allows the meat to fall off the bone and absorb the intense flavors of its accompaniments.

This dish is ideal for those who enjoy comforting and flavorful meals. It is common to find it at food fairs, family celebrations, and restaurants that highlight traditional cuisine. Its popularity transcends borders, and each region adds its own special touch, making oxtail a versatile and beloved recipe throughout Latin America.

How to Prepare Fabulous Oxtail

Ingredients: Oxtails, carrots, onions, celery, olive oil, butter, flour, plum jam, brown sugar, beef stock, red wine, salt, and pepper.

Steps:

Trim the fat from the oxtails and cut into sections between the joints.

Peel the carrots and onions, trim the celery, and cut into roughly uniform-sized pieces.

Heat the oil and butter in a skillet and brown the oxtail well on all sides.

Transfer the meat to a large pot.

Add the vegetables to the skillet and stir them regularly until they are well browned.

Add the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the flour begins to brown slightly.

Add the plum jam, vinegar, sugar, beef stock, red wine, and bouquet garni, and mix well to form a homogeneous mixture.

Bring to a boil and then pour over the oxtail.

Cover and cook at 150°C for 3 hours until the meat is very tender and falls off the bone.

Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

If possible, let the pot rest overnight to allow the fat to rise and solidify.

Remove the fat and reheat.

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and chopped parsley.

Cheers, Doreen Randal, Wanganui, New Zealand.

Fabulous oxtail

Ingredients (12)

  • Oxtails
  • Carrots
  • Onions
  • Celery
  • Olive Oil
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Plum Jam
  • Brown Sugar
  • Beef Broth
  • Red Wine
  • Salt And Pepper

Instructions (15 steps)

  1. 1 Trim the fat from the oxtails and cut into sections between the joints
  2. 2 Peel the carrots and onions, trim the celery and cut into roughly uniform-sized pieces
  3. 3 Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan and brown the oxtail well on all sides
  4. 4 Transfer the meat to a large saucepan
  5. 5 Add the vegetables to the pan and stir them regularly until well browned
  6. 6 Add the flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the flour begins to brown slightly
  7. 7 Add the plum jam, vinegar, sugar, beef stock, red wine, and bouquet garni and mix well to form a smooth mixture
  8. 8 Bring to a boil and then pour over the oxtail
  9. 9 Cover and cook at 150°C for 3 hours until the meat is very tender and falls off the bone
  10. 10 Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper if necessary
  11. 11 If possible, let the saucepan rest overnight to allow the fat to rise and solidify
  12. 12 Remove the fat and reheat
  13. 13 Serve with creamy mashed potatoes with chopped parsley
  14. 14 Cheers, Doreen Doreen Randal, Wanganui
  15. 15 New Zealand

Nutritional Information

Calories: 472 kcal
Protein: 7%
Carbohydrates: 16%
Fat: 30%
Sugar: 126%
Sodium: 23%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

Category

Meat

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