Easy Oxtail Stew

Fresh vegetables lend big flavor to this easy oxtail stew, simmered slowly in a Dutch oven on the stovetop.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 50 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 560 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 6 cups water
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
• 2 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth (such as Swanson®)
• 6 medium unpeeled red potatoes, cubed
• 0.5 teaspoon onion salt
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix oxtail, water, broth, onion, garlic, onion salt, salt, and pepper together in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat down to a simmer, and cook until meat falls from the bone, about 2 1/2 hours.

Step 2

Stir potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper, and green onions into the pot. Cover and let simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.