Oxtail Stew & Mashed Potatoes
Oxtail stew is a Brazilian classic, and in this recipe it is nicely paired with very creamy mashed potatoes and some fresh watercress! This is a very indulgent combo, perfect for a family meal or whenever you’re craving some really comforting food.
Season <quantity>1.2<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of oxtail, cut in medium pieces, with salt to taste. Coat in all-porpouse flour
Sear the oxtail on all sides in a skillet drizzled with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Set aside
Dice <quantity>1</quantity> leek
Grate <quantity>2</quantity> carrots
Chop <quantity>½<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of coriander
Drizzle vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add <quantity>1½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of chopped onions, <quantity>5<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of chopped garlic, the leek, and the carrot. Cook for 10m until the onion is translucent
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of peeled tomatoes and simmer until reduced
Deglaze with <quantity>1½<unit>cups</unit></quantity> of red wine
Add the seared oxtail, cover with water and cover the pot. Cook over medium-low heat for 3h until tender
Add the coriander and mix. The oxtail stew is ready
Roughly cut <quantity>4</quantity> potatoes, place in a pot and cover with water
Add salt to taste, bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 20-25m until very tender
Drain the potatoes and pass them through a sieve into a pot to remove the skin and obtain a smooth purée
Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of milk, <quantity>1½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter and salt to taste
Turn the heat on to low and stir vigorously until creamy. The mashed potatoes are ready
Plate a portion of the Mashed Potatoes in the center of a plate. Top it with some of the Oxtail Stew
Add a little bit of watercress on top and season with lime juice to taste. The oxtail stew & mashed potatoes is ready
Enjoy this cozy meal! It’s delicious!
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