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Baked Oxtail

This Baked Oxtail Recipe transforms oxtail into a tender, flavorful feast perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 3 pounds oxtail cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine optional
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or baking dish with lid
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the oxtail pieces on all sides.
  4. Remove the oxtail and set it aside. Add chopped onion and carrots, sauté for about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika; cook briefly.
  6. Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up brown bits.
  7. Add oxtail back, mix in beef broth and tomato paste, stir well.
  8. Cover the pot with a lid and place it in the oven.
  9. Bake for 3 hours, checking for tenderness.
  10. Serve hot, spooning the sauce over the oxtail.

Notes

Let the oxtail rest for a few minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.