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Oxtail Stew

Oxtail Stew comes together with Cornflour, Cooking Oil, Garlic Crushed, Tomatoes, and Butter Beans. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 4 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 1 clove
• 1 cup
• 1 can

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Trim away excess fat and place oxtail in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes to blanch.

2. 2

   Drain well on absorbent paper and coat with cornflour.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Heat oil in heavy skillet and brown oxtail on both sides removing when brown.

5. 5

   Pour off excess fat.

6. 6

   Dice bacon and fry for a few minutes.

7. 7

   Return oxtail to pot with bacon, add carrots, onion, garlic, tomatoes and hot water.

8. 8

   Cover and simmer gently for 3.

9. 9

   At this stage add more liquid if necessary and season.

10. 10

    Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the butter beans and allow to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.