20-Min Oxtail & Butter Bean Skillet with Crispy Fries
A Southern-inspired one-pan stew of tender oxtail, creamy butter beans, and rich tomato broth, served with crispy fries and cooling coleslaw. Ready in 20 minutes using pre-cooked oxtail.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Start the fries in a 400°F oven or air fryer while you build the stew.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add oxtail and sear 2 minutes per side until edges brown slightly.
Step 3
Pour in broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Stir in butter beans, salt, and pepper. Simmer 8 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4
Toss coleslaw mix with a pinch of salt and a splash of vinegar in a bowl while the stew finishes.
Step 5
Plate the oxtail stew, crispy fries, coleslaw, and sliced fresh tomatoes on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- cutting board
- medium bowl
- oven or air fryer
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