Oxtail Stew Recipe

Name: Oxtail Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg oxtail, cut into chunks; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic; 1 white onion, chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 1 cup yellow and red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup spring onions, chopped; 1 cup white wine; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; 3 bay leaves; 4 small carrots peeled or 2 of big ones, chopped into large chunks; 3 cups watercress

Servings: persons

1 1/2 kg oxtail, cut into chunks
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1 white onion, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup yellow and red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup spring onions, chopped
1 cup white wine
1 cup chopped tomatoes
3 bay leaves
4 small carrots peeled or 2 of big ones, chopped into large chunks
3 cups watercress

1
In a bowl season well the oxtail with salt and pepper.
2
Prepare all the ingredients.
3
In a large iron pot over high heat, add the olive oil and heat.
4
When the oil is hot, add the meat, and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
5
When all of the meat is browned, add the bay leaves.
6
Add the onions.
7
Add the garlic and cook for a few minutes until they are translucent.
8
Add the peppers and cook for more 2 minutes.
9
Add the white wine.
10
Add the carrots, the tomatoes and the spring onion.
11
Add enough hot water to cover the meat, bring to a simmer and simmer over medium heat for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, until meat is fork tender.
12
Add the watercress and serve.
13
Serve with polenta.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 kg oxtail, cut into chunks, 1/4 cup olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1 white onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Oxtail Stew

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