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Oxtail Bourguignon Recipe

Oxtail Bourguignon Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Oxtail Bourguignon, a classic French dish that features tender oxtail braised in red wine and beef broth until it’s fall-off-the-bone delicious. This hearty stew is perfect for a special dinner or a cozy weekend meal.


Ingredients

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Oxtail Bourguignon:

  • 3 pounds oxtail, trimmed
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups red wine (Burgundy preferred)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 8 ounces pearl onions, peeled
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Brown the oxtail: Season oxtail with salt and pepper. Brown in batches in a large Dutch oven. Set aside.
  3. Cook the vegetables: In the same pot, cook onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and tomato paste.
  4. Add flour and liquids: Sprinkle flour over vegetables. Pour in red wine, beef broth, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary.
  5. Braise: Return oxtail to the pot, simmer, cover, and transfer to the oven for 3 hours.
  6. Sauté pearl onions and mushrooms: Brown in butter. Add to the stew after 3 hours.
  7. Thicken the sauce: Cook uncovered for another 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf and thyme before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • This dish tastes even better the next day.
  • Serve over mashed potatoes, polenta, or crusty bread.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Braising
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg