Braised Oxtail

Ingredients

• Thyme (1 teaspoon)
• Bay leaves (2)
• Beef broth (4 cups)
• Red wine (1 cup)
• Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
• Carrots (2, chopped)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 large, chopped)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Oxtail (2 pounds)

Instructions

1. Season the oxtail with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oxtail and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. Add the red wine to the pot and scrape the bottom to loosen any browned bits.
5. Return the oxtail to the pot. Add the beef broth, bay leaves, and thyme.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours, or until the oxtail is tender.
7. Remove the bay leaves before serving.