Filipino Oxtail Stew
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 13, 2026Share
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1.5 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces
1 large onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 large eggplant, cut into 2-inch chunks
0.5 head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces
0.5 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces
0.25 cup peanut butter, or as needed to thicken sauce
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Step 1 (Put 1.5 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces, 1 large onion, quartered, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper in a large saucepan with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours over medium-low heat. Skim off the foam occasionally until the oxtail meat is very tender and the broth is reduced to 3 cups.)
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Step 2 (Add 1 large eggplant, cut into 2-inch chunks, 0.5 head bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces, and 0.5 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 2-inch pieces to the saucepan. Simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.)
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Step 3 (Just before serving, mix 0.25 cup peanut butter with 1 or 2 tablespoons of broth in a small bowl until smooth. Add the peanut butter mixture to the stew.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 395 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 21g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 125mg
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Sodium 683mg
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Total Carbohydrate 15g
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Dietary Fiber 7g
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Protein 40g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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