Best Nicaraguan Oxtail Stew Recipes

Nicaraguan Oxtail Stew image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Stew

Time 4h

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup uncooked white beans
1 tablespoon lard or 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
3 lbs of beef oxtails
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced
1 medium tomatoes, diced
2 cups beef stock
2 cups water (approximate)
2 tablespoons ground allspice
salt and pepper
hot sauce

Steps:

Place beans in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil and boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cover with pan lid.
Brown the oxtails in lard, and place in a large casserole or crock pot.
Add all remaining ingredients except the 2 cups water and beans.
Aside from the 2 cups water, cover food in the casserole or crock pot with just enough water to cover.
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours, then drain the beans form their cooking liquid and add to pot, then simmer 1 1/2 hours more, stirring occasionally. This may need more time if a slow cooker is used (approximately 3-4 hours then add beans, then 3-4 hours more).
Remove lid and allow to cook uncovered to make a thicker stew,.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 4, Sodium 533, Carbohydrate 15.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 5.1

Oxtail Stew image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories main-dish

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 ounces dried lima beans
4 pounds oxtails
2 large Vidalia onions, chopped
3 scallions, 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
Right rice, recipe follows
2 cups rice

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