Best 5 Hungarian Braised Oxtails Recipes

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This enticing Hungarian braised oxtails recipe is a symphony of flavors, an ode to culinary excellence. Originating from the heart of Hungary, this dish is a testament to the country's rich culinary heritage. It captures the essence of traditional Hungarian cuisine, a harmonious blend of bold flavors and comforting warmth that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Oxtails, known for their rich, gelatinous texture, are braised to tender perfection in a luscious sauce made from a medley of aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices. The result is a dish that is both hearty and elegant, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner.

This comprehensive guide provides you with three variations of this classic Hungarian dish. The first recipe is a traditional beef braised oxtails, where the succulent oxtails are braised in a savory broth infused with red wine, paprika, and caraway seeds. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist, where the oxtails are braised in a rich tomato sauce, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish. Last but not least, the third recipe showcases a unique oxtail goulash, where the oxtails are stewed in a paprika-infused broth with tender vegetables, resulting in a heartwarming and comforting stew. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this Hungarian masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WINE-BRAISED OXTAIL



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Don't be scared off by oxtail just because you may never have cooked it before. It's as meaty and rich as short ribs, and just as straightforward to prepare. In this hearty braise, the meat is simmered in wine with carrots and celeriac. Feel free to substitute other vegetables for those roots. For example: mushrooms, celery stalks, turnips, rutabaga, winter squash chunks, and sweet potatoes would all be happy additions to the pot. Or leave the vegetables out and serve the whole thing over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or polenta. Like all braises, it can be made at least four days ahead, and gets better as it sits.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 4h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, more as needed
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
5 pounds beef oxtails, patted dry
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 shallots, peeled, trimmed and sliced lengthwise 1/4-inch-thick
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into 3-inch lengths
2 small or 1 large celeriac, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
1 tablespoon tomato paste
6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry red wine
1 cup chicken stock
5 parsley sprigs, plus 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
2 rosemary branches
2 bay leaves
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Torn celery leaves, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper and allspice. Add oxtail to bowl and rub the mixture all over the meat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat an 8-quart Dutch oven, or a heavy soup pot with a lid, over medium-high heat. Add oil and warm through. Add as many oxtail pieces as you can fit in a single layer without overcrowding the pot. Sear, turning occasionally, until the meat is uniformly golden brown all over, including the sides. Transfer meat to a plate; repeat until you've browned all the oxtail.
  • Add shallot to the pan drippings and cook over medium heat until lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add carrot and celery root and cook 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and two-thirds of the garlic (save the rest for garnish) and cook 1 minute.
  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Pour wine and stock into pot. Bundle parsley sprigs, rosemary branches and bay leaves with kitchen twine and drop into pot. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook over medium heat until liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes.
  • Return oxtail to pot and bring to a simmer. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Cook, turning oxtails every 30 minutes, until meat is fork tender, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer oxtails to a plate. Spoon off fat from surface of pan juices and discard (there will be a lot of it). Toss oxtails with remaining pan gravy. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. In a small bowl, toss together chopped parsley, garlic, lemon zest and a pinch of salt. Scatter mixture over oxtails and garnish with the celery leaves, if using, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1210, UnsaturatedFat 37 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 76 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 1276 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams

BRAISED OXTAILS IN RED WINE SAUCE



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This is a perfect dish on a cold winter day. It takes time and a little bit of effort but is well worth it. The oxtails are so tender and the red wine gives this dish a wonderful flavor.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (750 milliliter) bottles dry red wine
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
5 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces
ΒΌ cup butter, divided
5 shallots, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs flat-leaf parsley
5 cups beef broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Simmer the red wine in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced by half. Meanwhile, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Dredge the oxtail in the seasoned flour, and shake off excess; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a roasting pan over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the oxtails from the pan and set aside. Turn the heat to medium-low and melt another 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan. Stir in the shallots, garlic, onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the thyme, bay leaf, parsley, beef broth, and reduced red wine. Place the browned oxtail on top of the vegetables in a single layer, then bring to a boil.
  • Cover with a tight fitting lid or aluminum foil, then bake in preheated oven until the oxtail is very tender and nearly falling off the bone, 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Once the oxtail is tender, remove the meat to a serving dish, cover, and keep warm. Strain the remaining braising liquid through a mesh strainer into a saucepan. Simmer over medium-high heat until the sauce has reduced to 2 cups. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and pour over the oxtail to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 891.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 228.4 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 64.6 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 1132.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

BRAISED OXTAIL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 pounds oxtails (1-inch cut)
2 tablespoons olive oil, not extra virgin
3 cups onions, medium dice
1 cup scallions, sliced
1/2 cup garlic, sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
8 sprigs thyme
Water
1 1/2 teaspoon cloves, whole
1 1/2 teaspoon allspice, whole
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cups red peppers, chopped
Salt
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Toss the ingredients together in a large bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Take oxtails out of marinade and reserve onion mixture. In a heavy-bottom braiser over medium-high heat, brown both sides of oxtail in batches in olive oil, drain excess oil leaving just enough to saute onion mixture and thyme. After the onions and thyme are sauteed return oxtails to braiser and add enough water to cover 1/4 of the oxtails. Allow the liquid to come to a simmer. Put cloves and allspice into a sachet or tie in a cheesecloth, and submerge in liquid. Season with salt, cover, and put into a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Then add tomatoes, red and Scotch Bonnet peppers. Stir well and return pot to the oven for half an hour or until oxtails are tender. Check to see if additional water is needed during braising process. Seasoning with more salt is recommended when finished.

BRAISED OXTAILS



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Don't let the sound of "ox tails" turn you off. This dish will surpise you. Ox tails have a lot of flavor and surprisingly a lot of meat.I came up with this recipe on my own, so my measurement are not exact( I kinda just add a little of this and a little of that). Feel free to alter this to your own taste. THis is one of my families favorites. Its kinda like pot roast except it has more flavor. This is good served on a bed of rice or along side of some mashed potatoes that has the gravy on top of it.

Provided by L. Duch

Categories     Meat

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs oxtails
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1 onion, chopped
1 -2 carrot, chopped
1 -2 stalk celery, chopped
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 bouillon cube
3 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
water

Steps:

  • Season ox tails with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Heat oil in bottom of large pot.
  • Brown tails on all sides.
  • Remove tails and add chopped vegatables to pot and saute until tender.
  • Add the tails back into pot then pour beer over mixture, deglazing all the brown bits off the bottom of pan.
  • Drop a bullion cube inches.
  • Cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until tails are tender.
  • If desired, thicken juices with cornstarch and water mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.2, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 176.2, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.1

HUNGARIAN BRAISED OXTAILS



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Number Of Ingredients 1

10 cube oxtail

Steps:

  • bake
  • combine

This recipe requires minimal chopping and preparation time, making it easy to fit into a busy weeknight routine.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth.
  • If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can use a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or your favorite side dish.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

This Hungarian braised oxtails recipe is a delightful and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner. The oxtails are braised in a rich and savory sauce, resulting in a fall-off-the-bone tenderness that is sure to impress your guests. With its simple preparation and delicious results, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook.

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