South African Oxtail Recipe
South African Oxtail Recipe. Enjoy the rich, comforting flavors that make this dish a timeless favorite.
Ingrédients
- 1.5 kg oxtail pieces
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup red wine (optional, or replace with stock)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 medium potatoes, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Dust the oxtail with flour and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pot and brown the oxtail on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir for 2 minutes.
- Return oxtail to the pot and pour in red wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add beef stock, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 3–4 hours, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Add potatoes in the last 30 minutes if desired.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning before serving.
