WINE BRAISED OXTAILS

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This is the most velvety, scrumptious stew-like dish! My family BEGS me to make this. It's time consuming, but so worth it! I probably only make it a couple times a year (usually in the colder months) and it's always a hit.

Provided by Zobeed

Categories     Stew

Time 7h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (750 ml) bottles red wine (I use Merlot)
6 lbs oxtails, large pieces
1/4 cup olive oil, approximately (use more or less depending on how many batches you brown the oxtails)
5 shallots, coarsely chopped
5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
2 medium leeks (white parts only, coarsely chopped)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 fresh thyme sprigs
3 bay leaves
1 bunch parsley stems
4 cups beef broth (I use homemade, but you can used the low-sodium canned variety if you like)

Steps:

  • In a 4- to 6-quart heavy saucepan boil wine until reduced by about half (about 3 1/4 cups).
  • Trim oxtails and pat dry. Season oxtails with salt and pepper. In a large pot, just large enough to hold oxtails in one layer, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over moderately high heat and brown half of oxtails on all sides, transferring to a bowl. Brown remaining oxtails in 1 tablespoon olive oil in same manner and transfer to bowl.
  • Add coarsely chopped shallots, garlic, carrots, leeks, onion, and celery to the pot just used to brown the oxtails and cook in 1 tablespoon olive oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened.
  • Arrange oxtails over vegetables and add reduced wine, herbs, and enough broth to just cover oxtails.
  • Bring liquid to a boil. Turn to a low heat and braise oxtails, covered, on the stove for 3 hours (you can also do this in the oven), or until meat is very tender.
  • Transfer oxtails with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Pour braising liquid through a fine sieve into a large container and discard solids. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Next day, skim the fat off the liquid. Combine the oxtails with the liquid in a large pot and simmer for another 2 to 3 hours.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 425.5, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 2.9

Shezadd Han
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This recipe is terrible! The oxtails were tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I won't be making this again.


Aalaa Hubail
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I'm not sure what went wrong with this recipe, but it was a complete failure. The oxtails were tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I won't be making this again.


Gaming S Secrete
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This recipe was a disaster! The oxtails were overcooked and the sauce was too salty. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I won't be making this again.


Anthony Edwards
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The oxtails were tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I won't be making this again.


Kevie Vipro
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. The oxtails were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be m


Stacey Katlain
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The oxtails were a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a good meal. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll cook the oxtails for a longer period of time next time.


majed q
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The oxtails were fall-apart tender and the sauce was perfect. I served it over egg noodles and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Baten Vai
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The oxtails were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again, but


Khoi Ramon
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This recipe is amazing! The oxtails were so tender and the sauce was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosa H
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The oxtails were fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Mugman
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I'm not a big fan of oxtails, but my husband is, so I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was! The oxtails were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I served it over mashed potatoes and it


James W. R. Carrier
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The oxtails were fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was perfect. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Sa Sathi
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'd never cooked oxtails before, but I'm so glad I did! The oxtails were melt-in-your-mouth tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over egg noodles and it was a hit with my family. I will de


Moudi Mchaik
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This recipe is a keeper! The oxtails were fall-apart tender and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


MAHATAB Bangla all news & islamer kotha
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I love oxtails and this recipe did not disappoint. The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaliyah Walker
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Wow! This wine-braised oxtails recipe is a winner! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again.


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