Simple Homestyle Oxtail Stew
This easy oxtail stew combines tender beef with red potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, green bell pepper, and onions in a rich beef broth seasoned with garlic, onion salt, salt, and pepper. Slow simmering in a Dutch oven develops deep, hearty flavor, making it a warming choice for a comforting family dinner or a relaxed cold-weather meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Homestyle Oxtail Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix oxtail, water, broth, onion, garlic, onion salt, salt, and pepper together in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook until the meat falls from the bone, about 2 1/2 hours.
- 2
Stir potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper, and green onions into the pot. Cover and let simmer until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 482.44 kcal High 24%
- Protein 37.66 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 66.1 g 24%
- Total Fat 11.31 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 6.95 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 81.86 mg High 27%
- Sodium 546.61 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 12.44 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 16.65 g --
- Added Sugars 10.34 g High 21%
- Calcium 67.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 11.07 mg Good Source 62%
- Potassium 1520.38 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin A 24.0 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 43.07 mg Good Source 48%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Homestyle Oxtail Stew is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 482.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Homestyle Oxtail Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Carrot. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Homestyle Oxtail Stew?
- About 3 hrs 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 482.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Homestyle Oxtail Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Simple Homestyle Oxtail Stew healthy?
- Simple Homestyle Oxtail Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 482.44 calories and 37.66 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 546.61 mg (24% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.95 g (35% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.34 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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