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Braised Oxtail recipe

Braised Oxtail

Indulge in the deep flavors of Braised Oxtail with Watercress. This dish is a hug on a plate, perfect for cozy evenings with family and friends. Enjoy the tenderness of the oxtail paired with the freshness of watercress, creating a memorable dining experience!

Cooking Method
Cuisine ,
Courses
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 180 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
Servings 4
Estimated Cost $  15
Calories 450
Best Season Fall
Dietary Paleo
Description

Indulge in the deep flavors of Braised Oxtail with Watercress. This dish is a hug on a plate, perfect for cozy evenings with family and friends. Enjoy the tenderness of the oxtail paired with the freshness of watercress, creating a memorable dining experience!

Ingredients for Braised Oxtail
    Main Ingredients
  • 1000 grams oxtail (washed and drained)
  • 1 unit medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt
  • 25 milliliters cachaça (or any Brazilian spirit)
  • 1 unit lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 tablespoons lard (or cooking oil)
  • 1 unit bay leaf
  • to taste unit parsley (freshly chopped)
  • to taste unit scallions (sliced)
  • to taste unit pepper (freshly ground)
  • 500 grams watercress leaves (washed)
Instructions
    Preparation Steps
  1. Cooking the Oxtail

    Wash and drain the oxtail and reserve it covered with water. Add lemon juice and cachaça, and bring to a boil. Drain and set aside. In a hot pot, add the lard, garlic salt, chopped onion, and lastly, saffron. Add the oxtail, stirring well to ensure even coloring. Add the bay leaf and gradually add water until a thick broth is formed and the meat is cooked. Adjust the seasoning. Finish cooking by adding layers of raw watercress leaves, previously washed in cold water. Add parsley, pepper, and scallions, stir well, and it's ready! Serve with cornmeal mush (angu).

    The broth should be abundant and thick.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2702kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 180.9g279%
Saturated Fat 74.7g374%
Trans Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 744mg248%
Sodium 728.2mg31%
Potassium 4973.4mg143%
Total Carbohydrate 36.6g13%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g39%
Sugars 8.2g
Protein 214.4g429%
Vitamin A 897.95 IU
Vitamin C 291.41 mg
Calcium 877.36 mg
Iron 21.45 mg
Vitamin D 1.64 IU
Vitamin E 8.45 IU
Vitamin K 1561.67 mcg
Thiamin 1.35 mg
Riboflavin 2.38 mg
Niacin 57.29 mg
Vitamin B6 6.28 mg
Folate 188.37 mcg
Vitamin B12 16.10 mcg
Phosphorus 2115.71 mg
Magnesium 338.79 mg
Zinc 41.09 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.

Keywords: oxtail, braised, watercress, comfort food
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Enjoy your meal!