Jul 14 2026
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Ox Tail Stew With One Side Recipe

Inspired by Motherland Kitchen
Time3h
Serves4

Tender ox tail stew served with a choice of side. Options include various stews, fried plantains, Jollof rice, and white rice.

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Ingredients

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Ox Tail Stew Ingredients

Side Options Ingredients

Method

Ox Tail Stew Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Chop the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Rinse the ox tail and pat it dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Sear the Ox Tail

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ox tail pieces and sear them on all sides until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove the ox tail and set it aside.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Add Flavorings

    Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until the mixture is fragrant.

  5. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the seared ox tail to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Simmer the Stew

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the ox tail is tender and falling off the bone.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Remove the bay leaves, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, and serve the stew hot.

Side Directions

  1. 8

    Fried Plantains

    Slice the ripe plantains diagonally into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.

  2. 9

    Jollof Rice

    In a separate pot, combine 2 cups of Jollof rice with 4 cups of water, add seasonings, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and fluffy.

  3. 10

    White Rice

    In a pot, combine 2 cups of white rice with 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

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