Spanish Braised Oxtail with Root Vegetables
Slow-braised oxtail becomes tender and deeply savory over 90 minutes, served with creamy mashed potatoes and roasted carrots and broccoli. A Spanish classic that tastes like Sunday dinner.
- Total time
- 105 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat oxtail segments dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Working in batches, sear oxtail 2–3 minutes per side without moving until deep golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4
In the same pot, add onion and carrot chunks. Sauté 4 minutes until slightly softened and fragrant.
Step 5
Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute, then pour in red wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
Step 6
Add beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme. Return oxtail to the pot and bring to a simmer.
Step 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and braise 90 minutes until oxtail is very tender and meat pulls easily from the bone.
Step 8
While oxtail braises, boil potatoes in salted water 20 minutes until very soft. Drain and mash with butter and salt.
Step 9
Steam broccoli 6 minutes until tender-crisp. Toss with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil.
Step 10
Lift oxtail from the braising liquid. Discard bay leaves and thyme. Skim fat from the surface if desired.
Step 11
Serve braised oxtail and vegetables with mashed potatoes alongside. Spoon braising liquid over the oxtail.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy pot or Dutch oven (5–6 quart)
- paper towels
- large wooden spoon
- tongs
- pot for boiling potatoes
- steamer basket or pot with steamer insert
- shallow serving bowls or plates
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