Mexican Oxtail Beef Soup

Mexican Oxtail Beef Soup
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    3 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    51

A hearty and deeply flavorful soup featuring tender oxtail and beef, simmered with a vibrant blend of Mexican-inspired spices and an array of fresh vegetables. This comforting soup is perfect for a chilly evening, offering a taste of home-style goodness in every spoonful.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    92 mg
  • Fiber
    12 g
  • Protein
    38 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    323 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium heat. Brown the oxtails and beef stew meat on all sides until nicely seared. (Approx. 15 minutes)

02

Step

Add enough water to cover the meat completely, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface. (Approx. 5 minutes)

03

Step

Stir in the beef bouillon cube, chopped onion, celery, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the corn on the cob pieces. Simmer, covered, until the meat is very tender and easily pulls away from the bone. (Approx. 2 hours)

04

Step

Add the coarsely chopped carrots and potatoes to the soup. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. (Approx. 30 minutes)

05

Step

Stir in the rinsed lentils, rice, frozen mixed vegetables, and cabbage wedges. Simmer until the rice, lentils, and cabbage are tender. (Approx. 30 minutes)

06

Step

Serve hot, with a half ear of corn in each bowl. Accompany with warm corn tortillas for dipping into the flavorful broth.

For an even richer flavor, consider browning the oxtail and beef stew meat in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
Adjust the amount of chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.
If you don't have fresh corn on the cob, you can use frozen corn kernels instead, adding them during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
For a vegetarian option, omit the oxtail and beef stew meat and use vegetable broth instead of water. Add other hearty vegetables like sweet potatoes or butternut squash.
Feel free to add a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro before serving for an extra burst of flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 17 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Jerrell Mueller

    This soup is amazing! The oxtail makes it so flavorful.

  • Linda Senger

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the soup turned out perfectly.

  • Edd Wisoky

    My family loved this recipe! It's become a regular in our rotation.

  • Sage Pacocha

    I found that simmering the oxtail for longer really made a difference in the tenderness.

  • Rhiannon Connelly

    I added a can of diced tomatoes for extra acidity. It was delicious!

  • Shanie Barton

    Next time, I'll try adding a bit of chipotle pepper for a smoky flavor.

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