Smothered Oxtails
Ingredients:
– 2 1/2 pounds beef oxtails
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
– 2 tsp kosher salt
– 1 tsp freshly cracked or ground black pepper
– 3/4 cup vegetable oil
– 3 cups beef broth
– 1 large onion, sliced
– 2 garlic cloves, minced
– 2 carrots, sliced
– 2 stalks celery, sliced
– 1 bay leaf
Smothered Oxtails
Directions:
1. Season the oxtails with salt and pepper, then coat them in flour, shaking off the excess.
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the oxtails and brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened.
4. Return the oxtails to the pot. Add the Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
5. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falls off the bone. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 3 hours | Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Kcal: 500 kcal | Servings: 4 servings