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Kare-Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew

Kare-Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew pairs meltingly tender oxtails with a rich, nutty peanut broth colored with achiote. Bok choy, long beans, and eggplant add freshness and balance to the luxurious sauce, making it a comforting centerpiece for family dinners or festive gatherings.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook2 hrs 15 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Kare-Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew
  1. 1

    Bring the oxtails and water to a boil in a large pot. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, at least 2 hours, adding more water as needed. Skim off as much fat from the surface of the liquid as you can.

  2. 2

    Move the oxtails to a plate. Crumble the beef bouillon cubes into the pot and stir until dissolved. Add the bok choy, beans, and eggplant, and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    While the vegetables simmer, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the achiote powder. Stir in the peanut butter until it melts. Add about 1/2 of the simmering broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the oxtails and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer the remaining broth and vegetables to the pot and stir to combine. Serve hot.

About This Recipe

Kare Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew is a Filipino dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Achiote, Beef, Beef Bouillon, and Bok Choy. Each serving provides about 612.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Kare-Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew?
It is a Filipino stew recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Kare-Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew made of?
The main ingredients are Achiote, Beef, Beef Bouillon, Bok Choy, Cut Green Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Kare-Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew?
Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Kare-Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew?
About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 612.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Kare-Kare Filipino Oxtail Peanut Stew easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.

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