Braised Oxtail Stew
This hearty oxtail stew combines the sweetness of bell peppers and cocktail tomatoes with a rich blend of red wine and beef stock. Slow-cooked to tender perfection, this dish brings a savoury depth that’s ideal for cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
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3 GREENHOUSE bell peppers, chopped
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1 lb GREENHOUSE cocktail tomatoes, quartered
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3 large bay leaves
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1 yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 ½ lbs oxtail
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3 cups beef stock
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1 cup carrots, peeled & chopped
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1 cup red wine
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¼ cup olive oil, divided
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2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
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2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
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Salt & pepper, to taste
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325°F.
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In an oven safe pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil on medium-high heat. Season oxtail with salt and pepper, then sear until browned, about 10 minutes on each side. Remove meat and set aside.
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In the same pot, add remaining oil, onions, carrots, garlic and tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Add in bell peppers and cook for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from pot and set aside.
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Add wine to pot and reduce for 1 minute. Next, add back in the oxtail and vegetables, then add stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, stir, cover, and place in oven.
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Cook for 3 hours, checking every hour to make sure the liquid has not fully reduced.
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To serve, remove bay leaves and season with salt & pepper to taste. Add parsley and serve.
​*Recipe courtesy of Pure Flavor