Ingredients

  • 3-5 pounds oxtails
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 T pepper
  • pinch garlic powder
  • pinch onion powder
  • 1 bottle dry red wine reduced by half
  • 1 quart beef broth
  • pinch thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Couple minced garlic
  • 1 onion
  • 3 carrots
  • 3 celery
  • 2 leeks
  • handful parsley
  • dash oregano

Method

  • Combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and dredge the oxtails in the flour.
  • Seat the meat on both sides and make sure you get a nice browning, this is developing the flavor...
  • Combine the veggies and saute until soft.
  • Add the spices and simmer until fragrant.
  • Pour in the wine and broth.
  • Cover and place in 325 oven for 3 to 4 hours until meat is falling off the bone.
  • When finished, take the oxtails out and strain the liquid into another pan.
  • Reduce the liquid until it thickens.
  • Pour over the oxtail.
  • I like to serve it over polenta and top with fresh grated Parmesan.