Jessica's Favourite Unctuous Oxtail Stew Recipe

Name: Jessica's Favourite Unctuous Oxtail Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs oxtails, pieces rolled in plain flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion; 3 carrots; 3 parsnips; 2 large leeks; half a celeriac; 1 lb chopped tomato (tinned); 1 teaspoon paprika; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 12 liter red wine; 2 vegetable bouillon cubes; 1 liter water; 6 crushed whole garlic cloves; 34 lb smoked bacon, chopped (or lardons); 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, picked

Servings: persons

2 lbs oxtails, pieces rolled in plain flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
3 carrots
3 parsnips
2 large leeks
half a celeriac
1 lb chopped tomato (tinned)
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons tomato puree
12 liter red wine
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
1 liter water
6 crushed whole garlic cloves
34 lb smoked bacon, chopped (or lardons)
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, picked

1
Roll the pieces of oxtail in plain flour so they are dusted all over.
2
Heat olive oil in a large casserole dish and brown oxtail all over, then remove and set aside on a plate.
3
Chop all the vegetables into largish pieces, and add the onions and allow them to soften up.
4
Once the onions are softened, add the garlic cloves, and then add the bacon.
5
Once bacon is cooked, add all the veg and the stock cubes, made up in one litre of boiling water.
6
Add the tinned tomatoes, the tomato puree, the red wine, and the oxtail pieces and stir all together.
7
Add the black pepper and the thyme leaves, stir and bring to the boil.
8
Once boiling, put in an oven at about 100C for about 3 hours, although the longer you cook this for the better it gets!
9
Enjoy with a glass of strong red wine.

22045

kcal

Calories

1629

Fat

277

Carbs

1461

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs oxtails, pieces rolled in plain flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 3 carrots, and more.

Yes, Jessica's Favourite Unctuous Oxtail Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Jessica's Favourite Unctuous Oxtail Stew

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