Oxtail Stew

A rich, economical oxtail stew slow-cooked with root vegetables, red wine, and herbs until the meat falls off the bone.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 791.1 kcals 3955.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 13 grams 65.2 grams
Fat 51.7 grams 258.4 grams
Protein 54.5 grams 272.5 grams
Cook Time
200 mins
Produces
5 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
GrainsCereals
3
tbsp
Liquids
300
ml
500
ml
Meat
1.3
kg
Oxtail
Cut into chunky pieces, excess fat trimmed
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
2
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
5
sprig
Thyme
Fresh or 1/2 tsp dried
2
piece
1
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped, for serving
OilsFats
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
Medium, sliced
2
piece
Carrot
Medium, diced
2
stalk
Celery
Diced

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C.
  • Wash oxtail pieces, pat dry, and trim excess fat.
  • Toss meat in seasoned flour until well coated.
  • Brown oxtail in oil for 10 minutes in a non-stick frying pan.
  • Transfer browned meat to a flameproof casserole dish.
  • Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in the pan for 10 minutes.
  • Add vegetables, herbs, wine, stock, and tomato purée to the casserole.
  • Bring to a simmer on the hob then cover with a lid.
  • Cook in the oven for 3 hours, stirring once halfway through.
  • Remove oxtail from sauce and skim fat from the surface.
  • Serve meat topped with sauce and fresh parsley.