Filipino Oxtail Stew

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This Filipino oxtail stew is one of the traditional dishes we cook back in the Philippines. Always the best for fiestas and holidays! Serve over hot cooked rice.

Submitted by Alicia Green
Updated on January 9, 2023
close up view of Filipino Oxtail Stew with eggplant in a pot
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces

  • 1 large onion, quartered

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1 large eggplant, cut into 2-inch chunks

  • ½ head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces

  • ¼ cup peanut butter, or as needed to thicken sauce

Directions

  1. Fill a large saucepan with water; add oxtail, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 hours over medium-low heat, skimming off the foam occasionally, until oxtail meat is very tender and broth is reduced to 3 cups.

  2. Stir in eggplant, bok choy, and green beans; simmer for about 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

  3. Just before serving, place peanut butter in a small bowl and thin with 1 or 2 tablespoons of broth. Stir until smooth and add to stew.

Editor's Note

Oxtails produce a lot of fat as they cook; strain off excess grease from the stew before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

395 Calories
21g Fat
15g Carbs
40g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 395
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 683mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 40g 80%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 741mg 16%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.