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Best Oxtail Stew Recipe

Best Oxtail Stew Recipe

A rich and hearty stew made with slow-cooked oxtail, vegetables, and flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Rest 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Oxtail:
  • 2½ pounds oxtail
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp flour for coating
  • Base:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • Liquid:
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine optional
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Seasoning:
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Season and brown oxtail in a pot.
  • Cook vegetables and add garlic and tomato paste.
  • Deglaze with wine and add broth and seasonings.
  • Simmer until meat is tender.
  • Adjust thickness and serve.

Notes

Brown meat well for the best flavor
Cook low and slow for tenderness
Adjust seasoning to taste
Let rest before serving