Fall-off-the-bone, richly seasoned, and bathed in a glossy, deeply savory sauce—this oxtail dish is slow-cooked perfection you’ll crave again and again!

Ingredients 🛒
• 2.5–3 lbs oxtail pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine (or more broth)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Chopped parsley (for garnish)

Directions 👩‍🍳
1️⃣ Sear Oxtail: Season oxtail with salt and pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown all sides in olive oil. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook 1–2 minutes.
3️⃣ Deglaze & Simmer: Pour in wine to deglaze. Add broth, soy, Worcestershire, spices, and bay leaf. Return oxtail to pot.
4️⃣ Braise: Cover and simmer on low for 3–3.5 hours, until oxtail is ultra-tender and sauce is rich.
5️⃣ Serve: Skim fat if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or polenta.

⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
⏰ Cook Time: 3–3.5 hours
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Calories: ~480 kcal per serving

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