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butternut oxtail stew recipe

Butternut Oxtail Stew with Herbed Quinoa

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Medium saucepan
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound oxtail trimmed
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 2 cup butternut squash peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 4 cup beef stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the oxtail pieces on all sides.
  • Remove the oxtail and set aside, then add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until soft.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Return the oxtail to the pot and add the beef stock, water, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Add the butternut squash, carrots, and celery to the pot and continue to simmer for 1 more hour.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the quinoa from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in parsley and dill.
  • Serve the oxtail stew hot over the herbed quinoa.

Notes

Make sure to trim excess fat from the oxtail to avoid a greasy stew. The longer you simmer the stew, the more tender the meat will become, so consider starting the cooking process ahead of time if needed. Adjust the seasoning to your taste as the stew cooks, and feel free to add additional herbs for more depth of flavor.
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