Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Oxtail Recipe

Name: Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Oxtail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds oxtails; Water, to cover; 1 cup red wine; Fresh thyme sprigs; 1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks; Olive oil; 1 cup celery brunois; 1 cup carrot brunois; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish; Salt and pepper; 1 can prepared piquillo peppers

Servings: persons

5 pounds oxtails
Water, to cover
1 cup red wine
Fresh thyme sprigs
1 onion, peeled and cut into large chunks
Olive oil
1 cup celery brunois
1 cup carrot brunois
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
Salt and pepper
1 can prepared piquillo peppers

1
Place the oxtails, wine, thyme and onion into a pot and cover with water.
2
Simmer for about 2 hours, skimming often.
3
Remove the oxtails and, when cool enough to touch, take the meat off the bones and shred.
4
In the meantime, reduce braising liquid to a glace and strain through a fine sieve.
5
Heat olive oil over medium heat and saute the carrots, celery and shredded meat.
6
When the vegetables are tender, add garlic, parsley and season with salt and pepper.
7
Add a little of the strained braising liquid to moisten.
8
Stuff each pepper with a little of the meat mixture.
9
Serve right away with a drizzle of the glace and garnish with parsley.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds oxtails, Water, to cover, 1 cup red wine, Fresh thyme sprigs, and more.

Yes, Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Oxtail 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.

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Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Oxtail

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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