Filipino Oxtail Stew

Ingredients

• 3 pounds oxtail, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 (14-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the oxtail and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, beef broth, tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Add the garbanzo beans and parsley and simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the oxtail is tender.
5. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

Interesting Facts

• The oxtail stew is a popular dish in the Philippines and is often served at special occasions.
• The fish sauce and soy sauce give the stew a unique, umami-rich flavor.
• The stew can be served with steamed white rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.