Ingredients
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2 pounds beef oxtail
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1 onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
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1 tablespoon salt, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon seasoning salt
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4 cups water, or as needed
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2 tablespoons bacon drippings or shortening
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 dashes browning sauce
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1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
Directions
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Place oxtails, onion, garlic, Greek seasoning, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and seasoning salt in a large stockpot. Fill with enough water to cover oxtails and place over high heat. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook oxtails until tender, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Remove from heat and reserve 2 cups broth.
![Oxtails, onion and seasonings coming to a boil in a large stockpot.]()
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Warm bacon drippings or shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Add flour; cook and stir for 3 minutes.
![Bacon drippings or shortening warming in a skillet.]()
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Stir in 2 cups reserved broth and browning sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring constantly, until gravy thickens.
![Broth and browning sauce, stirred together with seasonings, until gravy starts to thicken.]()
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Place oxtails in the skillet; stir to coat with gravy. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
![Oxtails placed in skillet, being coated with the gravy.]()
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Editor's Note:
The salt content shown in the nutrition information reflects the large amount of salt added to the cooking liquid, most of which is discarded.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 391 | Calories |
| 20g | Fat |
| 5g | Carbs |
| 47g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 391 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 20g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium 1841mg | 80% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 32mg | 2% |
| Iron 6mg | 34% |
| Potassium 313mg | 7% |
* 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.
