Island Tacos - Oxtail Recipe
Two (2) tacos served with oxtails and purple cabbage slaw in a flour tortilla
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Ingredients
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Taco Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Oxtail
In a large pot, season the oxtail with salt, black pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add enough water to cover the oxtail completely. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- 2
Make the Slaw
In a large bowl, combine the purple cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together until well mixed. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- 3
Assemble the Tacos
Once the oxtail is cooked, remove it from the pot and shred the meat using two forks, discarding any bones. Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, until pliable. Fill each tortilla with shredded oxtail and top with the purple cabbage slaw.
- 4
Serve
Serve the tacos warm, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges on the side if desired.
