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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.

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Ingredients

  • 3 GREENHOUSE bell peppers, chopped

  • 1 lb GREENHOUSE cocktail tomatoes, quartered

  • 3 large bay leaves

  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped

  • 2 ½ lbs oxtail

  • 3 cups beef stock

  • 1 cup carrots, peeled & chopped

  • 1 cup red wine

  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided

  • 2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped

  • 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Cook for 3 hours, checking every hour to make sure the liquid has not fully reduced.

  6. To serve, remove bay leaves and season with salt & pepper to taste. Add parsley and serve.

​*Recipe courtesy of Pure Flavor

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