🇧🇼 Botswanan Cuisine

Oxtail Potjie

Oxtail Pot Stew

Prep Time 3 hours

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 522 kcal

Oxtail pieces braised low and slow in a three-legged cast-iron pot with vegetables, potatoes, and rich gravy over an open fire.

Ingredients

1 Heat oil in the potjie over coals. Brown oxtail pieces on all sides.
2 Add onions and cook until softened.
3 Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, bay leaves, and stock.
4 Layer carrots and potatoes on top. Season with salt and pepper.
5 Cover with lid and cook over low coals for 2.5-3 hours. Do not stir — the layers create flavour. Serve from the pot.

Did You Know?

The cardinal rule of potjie cooking: never stir. The layered ingredients create distinct textures and letting them cook undisturbed is the secret.