Slow Cooker Smoked Oxtail and Sweet Potato Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Smoked Oxtail and Sweet Potato Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 300 min
Total time: 330 min
Yield: 6
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; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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This recipe combines smoked oxtail and sweet potatoes in the slow cooker for a delicious and surprisingly easy meal. The sweet potatoes cook down to help thicken the stew, while the oxtail lends a ton of wonderful smokiness. It's great served with cornbread!

Submitted by Kim

Updated on February 11, 2025

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

5 hrs

Total Time:

5 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

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
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

Directions

Place oxtails, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour tomatoes and beef broth on top. Stir in brown sugar, chili powder, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and allspice.
Cover slow cooker. Cook on High for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
Transfer oxtails to a cutting board; shred meat off bones. Discard bones.
Skim fat off top of slow cooker liquid. Return oxtail meat to the slow cooker. Taste; season with brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. Serve warm, topped with parsley.

Cook's Note:

You can also cook this on Low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

312	Calories
11g	Fat
28g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 312
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Sodium 902mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 28g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 26g	52%
Vitamin C 41mg	46%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 532mg	11%

* 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.

Slow Cooker Smoked Oxtail and Sweet Potato Stew

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