Best Oxtail Chili Recipes

BARBECUE-BRAISED OXTAIL WITH RED CHILI BEANS

Steps:

• Dredge the oxtails in the flour, shaking off the excess. In a heavy kettle heat 4 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the oxtails in batches, transferring them with a slotted spoon as they are browned to a plate. To the kettle add the remaining 2 tablespoon oil, in it cook the onion, the garlic, and the gingerroot over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened, and stir in the brown sugar, the ketchup, the mustard, the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, the lemon juice, the Tabasco, the cayenne, the tomatoes with the reserved juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, add the oxtails, and simmer the mixture, covered, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 hours.
• While the oxtails are cooking, in a large saucepan combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the beans, covered, for 1 hour, or until they are tender. Drain the beans well and stir them into the oxtail mixture. Simmer the mixture, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until the meat is very tender, and serve it sprinkle with the scallion greens.
• In a colander rinse the beans under cold water and discard any discolored ones. In a kettle combine the beans with enough cold water to cover them by 2 inches, bring the water to a boil, and boil the beans for 2 minutes. Remove the kettle from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour.

OXTAIL CHILI

Steps:

• Add the oxtails, whole garlic cloves and 2 1/2 gallons water to a large pot. Bring the water to a boil, and cook for 5 hours on medium-high heat. Remove the oxtails from the pot, saving the cooking liquid, and set aside. De-bone and shred the oxtail meat. Set aside to cool.
• Heat the oil in a large braising pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, celery, red onion, bell pepper, red chili flakes and chopped garlic to the pot. Cook the vegetables over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the flour and paprika to the vegetables and cook, stirring for an additional 15 minutes. Add the beans and peanut butter to the pot and stir to combine. Add the reserved oxtail liquid, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium heat and reduce for 45 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and add your reserved shredded oxtail to the pot. Ready to serve!