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Culinary Explorer
Hey there, comfort food lovers Today, we're whipping up a classic, hearty oxtail stew that'll stick to your ribs in the most delicious way possible. Don't be intimidated by those big ol' oxtail chunks - this recipe is stupid-easy and full of rich, beefy flavor. Let's get stewing!
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs oxtails
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (or use more broth)
- 2 bay leaves
- Few sprigs fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large dutch oven or pot, heat that olive oil over high heat. Generously season the oxtails with salt and pepper.
- Sear the oxtails in the hot oil until nicely browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Toss the diced onions into the pot and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth, red wine, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the seared oxtails back to the pot, making sure they're submerged in the braising liquid.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and let that baby simmer away for 2-3 hours, until the oxtail meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
- Once done, remove the oxtails and discard the bay leaves/thyme stems. Give the sauce a taste and season with more salt & pepper if needed.
- Serve those meaty oxtail chunks smothered in the rich, silky gravy. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.