1Made with AI
Italian Oxtail Stew
Ingredients
- oxtail2 pounds
- onion1 large
- carrots2 medium
- celery stalks2 medium
- garlic3 cloves
- red wine1 cup
- beef broth4 cups
- tomato paste2 tablespoons
- thyme1 teaspoon
- bay leaf1 leaf
- olive oil2 tablespoons
- rosemary1 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, rosemary, and bay leaf. Cook for another 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.
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 3 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.
