Smothered oxtail is a rich and flavorful dish that involves slow-cooking oxtails until they are tender and succulent, and then smothering them in a savory and often hearty sauce. Here’s a simple recipe for making smothered oxtail:
Smothered Oxtail Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 to 4 pounds oxtails, trimmed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish