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Oxtail Recipe

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Slow-braised oxtail is a dish full of rich flavors and comforting textures. With its fall-off-the-bone tenderness and a savory, wine-kissed tomato gravy, this oxtail recipe is the kind of meal that feels like a warm embrace. Perfect for cold evenings or a special Sunday dinner, this dish rewards you with luxurious flavor after a long, gentle simmer. Paired with mashed potatoes or fluffy rice, it turns a rustic cut of meat into something extraordinary. This is more than just a recipe—it’s a tradition, a centerpiece, and a delicious way to gather your loved ones around the table.

  • Total Time: ~4 hours
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds oxtail, trimmed
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1½ cups dry red wine
  • 2½ cups beef stock
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 45 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
  • Fresh parsley or thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  • Season oxtail generously with salt, pepper, and allspice. Dredge in flour.
  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil and brown oxtail pieces on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
  • Deglaze with wine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in crushed tomatoes, stock, Worcestershire, herbs, paprika, and sugar. Return oxtail to the pot.
  • Cover and simmer on low heat for 3–3.5 hours until meat is tender.
  • Uncover and reduce sauce for 15–20 minutes to thicken. Skim excess fat.
  • Adjust seasoning, garnish, and serve over mashed potatoes or rice.

Notes

  • Make it a day ahead for deeper flavor.
  • Skim fat before serving for a cleaner sauce.
  • Add a Scotch bonnet for Caribbean heat
  • Author: Diana Ross
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3–3.5 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: Southern / Caribbean
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 16g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg