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Oxtails and Gravy

Source of Recipe


Ms. Helen's Soul Food Restaurant






List of Ingredients



• 3 lbs. oxtails
  
• 1/2 onion, chopped
  
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  
• 1 rib celery, chopped
  
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
  
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
  
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  
• 3 Tbsp butter or oil
  
• 1/4 cup flour
  
• Salt to taste
  
• Pepper to taste
  






Instructions



1. Place the oxtails in a large pot and cover with lots of water. Bring to a boil, skim, and add the onion, green pepper, celery, basil, pepper and garlic salt. Simmer 1-1/2 hours.
   
   
2. Remove 3 cups of the cooking broth. Strain and skim the fat from the top. In a large heavy skillet, heat the butter or oil over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until browned. Stir in the broth and simmer a few minutes.
   
   
3. Remove the oxtails from the pan with a slotted spoon and put into the gravy. Simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with rice.
   
   Makes 4 servings.