Best Tender Oxtail Recipe

Some Spanish recipes have the power to make certain ingredients that are often discarded or avoided in other regional cuisines stand out. That's the case with Spanish oxtail recipes, where this cut of meat has the chance to shine as the authentic hidden gem that it is, and the tender oxtail recipe is one of the best examples. In this article, we will tell you all about how to make tender oxtails, and we will also share information on what ingredients you can substitute, how you can serve this dish, and the various ways in which you can store it to enjoy later.

📝 Ingredients

• 2.5 kg oxtail
• 1/2 cup (60gr) all-purpose flour
• 4 cups (1l) beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 3 celery stalks
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To start with this beef oxtail recipe, peel...: To start with this beef oxtail recipe, peel and wash the carrots, onion, and celery stalks and cut them into small pieces. Clean the bell pepper, discard the seeds, and the stem, and cut it into small cubes. Peel and mince the garlic. Set them aside.
2. 2Pat the oxtail beef dry with paper towels....: Pat the oxtail beef dry with paper towels. You can cut them into chunks or leave them as it is, it is completely up to you. Season them with salt and pepper and coat them with the flour, shaking off the excess.
3. 3In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven,...: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail on all sides until well-seared. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Remove the browned oxtail and set aside.
4. 4In the same pot, add chopped onions, carrots,...: In the same pot, add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. In the meantime, wash and chop the tomatoes into small pieces.
5. 5Return the browned oxtail to the pot. Add...: Return the browned oxtail to the pot. Add beef broth, paprika, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine. Preheat the oven to 180°C or low heat.
6. 6Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce...: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and take it to the oven at low heat for 2 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender.
7. 7To continue with this oven oxtail recipe, do...: To continue with this oven oxtail recipe, do a taste test and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove the bay leaves.
8. 8To finish this tender oxtail recipe serve the...: To finish this tender oxtail recipe serve the meat warm with the vegetables and sauce and top.