Slow Cooker Smoked Oxtail and Sweet Potato Stew

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 300 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This recipe combines smoked oxtail and sweet potatoes with bell pepper, fire-roasted tomatoes, and spices in the slow cooker for a delicious, easy stew.

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 1/2 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1 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.
2 Cover slow cooker. Cook on High for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
3 Transfer oxtails to a cutting board; shred meat off bones. Discard bones.
4 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.