Oxtail Casserole Recipe

Name: Oxtail Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg oxtails, cut into pieces; 2 onions, peeled and chopped; 4 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 small turnips, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 150 ml red wine; 600 ml beef stock; 1 tablespoon tomato puree; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1
Set the oven to hot 220c/475f.
2
Pack the piece of oxtail, onion, carrot and turnip in a roasting tin and sprinkle with oil. Roast for 30-40 mins until browned, stirring once during cooking.
3
Remove tin from oven, then turn the oven temperature down to cool at 150c/300f.
4
Spoon a couple of tablespoons of fat from the tin into a large flameproof casserole.
5
Add the garlic and fry for 1minute, then stir in the flour and mix well.
6
Pour in the wine and stock, add the puree and bay leaf, season well. Bring to the boil.
7
Add oxtail and vegetables, cover with lid and or foil.
8
Cook for 3 hours or until meat pulls away from the bone. Skim off fat from surface if you prefer.
9
Serve with lots of mashed potato and cabbage.

239

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kg oxtails, cut into pieces, 2 onions, peeled and chopped, 4 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped, 2 small turnips, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Oxtail Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Oxtail Casserole

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Variations & substitutions

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