Oxtail Stew

Name: Oxtail Stew
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; Salt and pepper; 6 pounds oxtail, cut into chunks; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic sliced then mashed in salt to puree consistency; 1 red onion chopped; 1 cup red wine; 3 cups crushed tomatoes with juice; Water, to cover; 3 bay leaves; 2 pounds carrots peeled and chopped into large chunks; 6 pounds potatoes peeled and chopped into large chunks

12 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 cups flour
Salt and pepper
6 pounds oxtail, cut into chunks
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic sliced then mashed in salt to puree consistency
1 red onion chopped
1 cup red wine
3 cups crushed tomatoes with juice
Water, to cover
3 bay leaves
2 pounds carrots peeled and chopped into large chunks
6 pounds potatoes peeled and chopped into large chunks

Directions

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In a shallow bowl, add the flour.
2

Season well with salt and pepper.
3

Dredge the meat in the flour, shaking off any excess.
4

In a large stock pot or Dutch oven over high heat, add the olive oil and heat.
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When the oil is hot, add the meat, and brown on all sides, about 3 minutes per side.
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When all of the meat is browned, remove the meat from the pan and set aside on a plate.
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To the pot, add the garlic and red onion and sweat.
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Add the wine to the pot.
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Add the browned meat back into the pot and add the crushed tomatoes.
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Add enough water to cover the meat and add the bay leaves.
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Bring to a simmer and simmer over low heat for 2 1/2 hours.
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Add the carrots and the potatoes and simmer for another 45 minutes.
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Remove from heat and serve.
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