Ingredients and Weight:
- Oxtails: 5 pounds (approximately 2.3 kg)
- Beef broth: 2 cups (473 ml)
- Carrots: 2 medium, chopped (approximately 150 g)
- Celery: 2 ribs, chopped (approximately 100 g)
- Onion: 1 large, chopped (approximately 250 g)
- Garlic: 5 cloves, chopped
- Tomato paste: 1/4 cup (60 g)
- All-purpose seasoning: 1 teaspoon (e.g., salt, pepper, bay leaves, etc.)
- Cooking oil: 2 tablespoons
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 8 hours in a slow cooker or 4-5 hours on high heat in a stove-top pot
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot, heat the cooking oil and brown the oxtails on all sides. This will enhance their flavor.
- Transfer the browned oxtails to your slow cooker.
- Add the beef broth, ensuring the oxtails are covered with liquid.
- Add the chopped carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
- Sprinkle with all-purpose seasoning.
- Add the tomato paste and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the oxtails are tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
- Serve with your choice of side dish and enjoy!
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming you make enough for 8 people)
- Calories: Approximately 500 calories per serving (depending on the exact ingredients used)
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 35g
Dish Characteristics:
- This dish is rich in flavor and perfect for colder weather. The oxtails become very tender and the sauce is rich and creamy.
- It is hearty and warming, making it a great comfort food dish.
User Comments:
- "This dish was amazing! The oxtails were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful." - John Doe
- "I made this for my family and they loved it! It was a hit at our dinner table." - Jane Smith
- "I followed the recipe to a T and it came out perfect! Will make this again." - Bob Johnson
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to brown the oxtails before placing them in the slow cooker to enhance their flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this dish on the stove-top as well, but it will require more attention and stirring periodically.
