Red Wine Braised Oxtail|Jamaican-Style

red wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic red wine

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol.

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Beef chuck is more affordable and still flavorful.

Season oxtail with salt and black pepper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Sear oxtail pieces until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Remove oxtail and set aside; drain excess fat from the pot.

Add butter and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add beef stock, bay leaves, thyme, and return oxtail to the pot.

Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook for 3-4 hours, until oxtail is tender and meat falls off the bone.

Remove oxtail and strain the sauce, discarding solids.

Return sauce to the pot and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Serve oxtail with sauce, garnished with parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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