Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew

Description

Famous in the south of Spain, this is simple to make and perfect for fall and winter season.

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 cups dry white wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 carrots, thickly sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until smoking. Brown oxtail in batches and set aside.
  2. Add onion
  3. garlic
  4. and bell pepper to the pot; cook
  5. stirring constantly
  6. until onion has softened and turned translucent
  7. about 5 minutes.
  8. Pour in white wine
  9. bring to a simmer
  10. and cook for 5 minutes. Add browned oxtail
  11. beef broth
  12. chocolate
  13. and bay leaves. Return to a simmer
  14. then reduce heat to medium-low
  15. cover
  16. and simmer for 3 hours.
  17. Season with salt and paprika; stir in carrots. Cover and allow to simmer until carrots are tender.

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 4 hrs

Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins

Servings: 6

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