braised beef oxtail

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16 Pinches
Fairfax, VA
Updated on Aug 28, 2015

THIS IS NOT MY RECIPE. It is by Chef Tony Teems. Found it on Facebook and I intend to try it this weekend. I think, however, I will make it using spare ribs instead of oxtail.

prep time 1 Hr
cook time 3 Hr
method Stove Top
yield 4-5 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds oxtail cut into 2 in. sections
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 - onion roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1/2 cup worcestershire sauce
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

How To Make braised beef oxtail

  • Step 1
    1. In a heavy-bottom saucepot, heat the olive oil. Dust the oxtail pieces with a pre-seasoned flour then browning on all sides of the pieces. Remove; set aside onto a paper towel to drain off excess oil.
  • Step 2
    2. In a heavy bottom stock pot pre-heat beef broth, garlic, black pepper, onions, red wine and Worcestershire sauce bring to a rolling boil .
  • Step 3
    3. Add the browned oxtails and turn down the flame to simmer and cover continue cooking tails 2 1/2 -3 hours occasionally stirring tails as not to stick, adding 2 more cups of hot water as needed when the liquid becomes low, continue cooking oxtails until tender. This method makes it's own gravy.
  • Step 4
    4. Once the oxtail are tender, remove the pieces to a serving dish ladle the sauce over the top. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes even pasta

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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