December 9, 2022

Slow Cooker-Oxtail Curry (£2.35p)

Mmm Mmm when Young Soul Kitchen swore we’d bring affordable + soul-hitting food, this Slow Cooker Oxtail Curry recipe is exactly what we meant.

Inspired by my mom’s delicious curries I’ve used all the spices and flavours she would use to make a flavourful+spicy curry. This is a recipe you won’t want to miss out on!

Welcome back to another episode of budget-friendly recipes where I, Laura-Ellen, share some of the most delicious, inexpensive and soul-hitting recipes. If you ever try out my recipes I’d love to see how they turned out. Make sure to share your mouth-watering creation on social media and tag me!

My mom is the best woman I know who can make the most delicious curries. Unfortunately, she’s a hard-working mama which means she rarely has much time to cook anymore. Don’t worry she’s shown me everything I need to know. From tender meat and veggies to a smooth curry sauce she’s taught me everything (thanks mom : ) haha)

Although my mom is a busy woman this recipe is still the perfect recipe for those who are too busy to be in the kitchen.

How is that even possible?

It’s only possible because to make this recipe you’ll need a slow cooker/crock pot. Before some of my friends went off to university I begged them to get a slow cooker. Why? because it saves so much time cooking. Throw your ingredients into the slow cooker for a few hours and move on with your “To Do List” it’s as simple as that.

Don’t get me wrong. Cooking is incredibly fun but it can be very time-consuming so whether you’re a busy student or an occupied parent then Young Soul Kitchen has loads of recipes for you. Yay!

Let’s get into the ingredients you’ll need.

Ingredients Needed

Like any flavourful curry, you’ll need a lot of spices but don’t worry it’s nothing too expensive. Here’s all you’ll need:

Oxtail
Bell Pepper
Onion
Carrots
Spring Onion
Ginger
Chili
Garlic Clove
Tomato puree
Thyme
Sugar
Corriander seeds
Cardamon Seeds
Olive Oil
Cloves
Spice Mix | Read the recipe card further down to see exactly what I used

Table of ingredients for Slow Cooker Oxtail Recipe

Quick Reminder: If too much spiciness isn’t your thing, swap out the chillies for more curry powder

3 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

I’m back with all the reasons you’ll love this recipe haha:

Convenient | As I mentioned all you need to do is throw the ingredients (besides the meat as it needs to be braised first) into the slow cooker. If you have a whole lot of things on your “To Do List” then this recipe is perfect for your circumstances.
Flexible | If you already know you don’t like oxtail or are unsure then use chicken thighs and make a tender chicken curry mmm delicious. The ingredients in this recipe will work just as nicely with chicken/lamb/beef.
Affordable | I feel like others don’t realise how cheap it is to make a flavourful curry. It’s extremely cheap and extremely delicious just like this recipe is ; )

Quick Recommendation: Oxtail is a fatty piece of meat. Make sure you trim as much fat off. I personally think the extra fat gives more flavour haha

How Much Does Cost?

If you’ve read any of my other recipes then you’ll know that I always break down the cost of each ingredient used to show you how inexpensive making delicious food can be. Let’s now break down each ingredient, starting with:

Oxtail £9.60/800g
Bell Pepper £0.48p/99g
Onion £0.24p1/68g
Carrots £0.14p/140g
Spring Onion £0.12p/25g
Ginger £0.15p/18g
Chili £0.05p/17g
Garlic Clove £0.21p/13g
Tomato puree £0.03/15g tbsp
Sugar £0.08p/22g
Coriander Seeds £0.25p/20g
Cardamom Seeds £0.36p/6g
Cloves £0.16p/6g

Total Cost (excluding spices): £11.79p/£2.35p Per Serving!

Disclaimer: Measurements and prices of ingredients may differ

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SLOW COOKER-OXTAIL CURRY (£11.79P/£2.35P PER SERVING)

Mmm Mmm when Young Soul Kitchen swore we'd bring affordable + soul-hitting food, this Slow Cooker Oxtail Curry recipe is exactly what we meant.

Inspired by my mom's delicious curries I've used all the spices and flavours she would use to make a flavourful+spicy curry. This is a recipe you won't want to miss out on!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Keyword Beginner friendly, Cheap Recipes, Comfort food, Dinner, Oxtail, Slow cooker recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5 30

Total Time 5 40

Servings 5

Author Laura-Ellen

Cost £11.79

Equipment

Slow Cooker with a lid
Pot to braise meat in
Chopping board
Knife
Tablespoon
Teaspoon
Wooden Spoon
Pestle and mortar optional
Tongs/Fork

Ingredients

800 g Oxtail
2 Carrots
1 Onion
1 Bell Pepper
18 g Ginger
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 Stalks Spring Onion
1 Chili
4 Garlic Cloves
2 Stems Rosemary
2 tsp Tomato Puree
1 ½ tbso Sugar
10 g Cardamom Seeds
15 g Corriander Seeds Crushed
2½ tbsp. Mild Curry Powder
1 tbsp. Dried Thyme
1 tbsp. Chili Flakes
1 tbsp. Paprika
1½ tbsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Tumeric
1 tsp Cumin
1 tbsp. Salt
1 tsp Ground Pepper
1 Littre Hot water or enough water to cover the food in the slow cooker
1 tbsp Cornflour optional

Instructions

Wash the oxtails in water, lemon and vinegar. Trim any access fat off if desired. Leave the oxtails in a clean bowl.
On a chopping board slice the onions, spring onion and bell pepper. Chop the carrots into large blocks. Dice the garlic and the ginger. Set aside the vegetables.
Next, add the spices into a bowl. Using the pestle and mortar grind the coriander seeds. Set aside.
Throw in about ½ the spices into the bowl with oxtail. Drizzle a bit of oil and rub the spices into the meat. Cover in clingfilm and leave in the fridge to marinate overnight or for 3-5 hours.
On medium heat, throw in the oil and sprinkle the sugar around the pot. Braise the oxtails in the pot until the oxtails have a beautiful golden/brown colour on all sides.
Set aside the oxtails, drizzle in some more oil and fry the vegetables in the same pan. Once the onions become translucent/clear add in the spices. Fry for another minute or two minutes.
If the vegetables begin sticking onto the pan pour a little bit of water in.
Once the vegetables and the meat have been cooked throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker. Add the water until everything is covered.
Set the slow cookers temperature on "High"
Set a timer for 5hrs:30min and relax.
Once the meat + vegetables are tender and soft turn the slow cooker off.
Top this curry off with fresh corrinader or mint.
Serve with rice or rotie. Enjoy!

Notes

The meat should not look “tight” if it is tight make sure the heat is on high and cook for longer
I add 1 tbsp of cornflour to my water to prevent the curry from being watery. This is completely optional