If
you don't like the idea of Oxtail stew,
try to get over it. This was my first time and if I hadn't been looking for
something new to do, I might not have risked it. This was one of the most
successful dishes I have done for ages.
And
it was simple. You could do it in a slow
cooker but because I didn't have one yet I just put it into a casserole dish in
a low oven for ages – more than 5 hours.
I didn't pre-brown anything.
So
into the casserole dish went the oxtail, some good quality beef stock (from the
supermarket), onions, garlic cloves (about 5), slices of carrot, seasoning ie
salt/pepper and a couple of bay leaves.
For the last 15 minutes I added some frozen peas.
The
flavour was incredible. The meat was
fork tender. I am the newest Oxtail
fan. Maybe a soup next?
When I first met my husband, I couldn't even look at Oxtail! Now, I love it almost as much as he does ;-) Actually, trying a new Asian inspired Oxtail recipe tomorrow ! Pinned your recipe for next time !
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my all time family favourites - and one of the most reasonable meals to produce! Thanks for reminding me - it's a great winter warmer by the way
ReplyDeleteOxtail and barley soup is my dad's absolute favorite! I make mine in the slow cooker and let it cook all day, just so I can enjoy the smell when I walk in at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteMy mom made oxtail stew often, so I grew up loving it. I make it in the slow cooker too.
ReplyDeleteI have never had Oxtail Stew but have always been intrigued by it ever since I watched an episode of Julia Child on a PBS channel, many years ago, and she was making Oxtail Stew. Maybe it's time I give this dish a try! It certainly looks delicious~ Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
ReplyDeleteI've never had oxtail, I'm not sure where I would even get it!
ReplyDeletethe oxtail and barley soup sounds wonderful. This is something I haven't cooked. I even had to go to google to check what it would look like. I am going to have to try this in the next while. Thanks.
ReplyDeletethis was a favorite of mine when my mom cooked it and there was a story that my dad would tell every time about "golden eyes"
ReplyDeleteI've never tasted oxtail. I do admit your recipe makes me want to sit down and eat.
ReplyDeleteGosh, I haven't made oxtail stew for years. It is delicious and I really must make it again, but maybe I'll wait until next autumn or winter rolls around - right now I'm all about salads and asparagus :-)
ReplyDeleteI've heard of it for years, but have never tried it. I can say that I have ever seen the cut offered in my stores. If I see it, I will try being brave based on your recommendation!
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