1Made with AI
French Oxtail Stew
Ingredients
- oxtail2 pounds
- large onion1 piece
- carrots2 pieces
- celery stalks2 pieces
- garlic3 cloves
- red wine1 cup
- beef broth4 cups
- tomato paste2 tablespoons
- thyme1 teaspoon
- bay leaf1 piece
- olive oil2 tablespoons
- herbes de Provence1 teaspoon
- saltto taste
- pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the oxtail pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 5
Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, herbes de Provence, and bay leaf. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 6
Pour in the red wine and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- 7
Return the oxtail to the pot and add the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
- 8
Simmer for 3-4 hours, or until the oxtail is tender and the meat is falling off the bone.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
