How to Make Slow Cooker Smoked Oxtail and Sweet Potato Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Smoked Oxtail and Sweet Potato Stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in or a special occasion. This recipe combines the rich, smoky flavor of oxtail with the sweetness of sweet potatoes, creating a delicious and satisfying stew that will warm you up from the inside out. The slow cooker method makes this dish easy to prepare and allows the flavors to meld together perfectly.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds smoked oxtail, cut into segments
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place oxtails, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and beef broth on top. Mix in brown sugar, chili powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon, allspice, and bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on high for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove oxtails from the slow cooker. Shred meat off the bones; discard bones.
  • Skim fat off the top of the liquid in the slow cooker. Add meat back to the slow cooker. Taste and adjust levels of brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Serve warm, topped with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 902mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 41mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 532mg