Oxtail stew

Directions

1. Season oxtail with salt, black pepper, 2 tbsp curry powder and garlic

2. Place sliced onions on top, cover and place in refrigerator overnight or for at least for 2 hours before cooking

3. While heating oil in heavy saucepan remove onions from top of meat

4. Add oxtail to the  sauce pan and sear to seal in juice

5. Add 1 cup of water, thyme and onion. stir. Stir in hot pepper sauce, tomato ketchup and worcestershire sauce; cook for 5 minutes.

6. Add 1 tbsp curry powder; stir. Add 2 cups of water (enough water to just cover meat); cover and simmer until meat is tender  (2 to 2 1/2 hours). TIP: The meat should be so tender it’s falling off the bone

7. Add lima beans (with half their liquid) to the cooked meat and stir

8. Raise heat and bring to a rapid boil until gravy thickens, stirring at intervals so that no sticking or burning occurs. Remove from heat.

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