Ingredients

  • 4 lb. oxtail
  • 1/2 c. oleo
  • 1 c. chopped onions
  • 1 c. chopped carrots
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp. whole black pepper
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. water plus 1/2 c. water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
  • 2 c. (10 oz.) condensed beef broth (undiluted)
  • 1 c. red Burgundy
  • 8 carrots, cut small
  • 12 new potatoes
  • 1 pkg. frozen peas
  • 1/2 c. flour

Method

  • Day Before:
  • Wash oxtail and dry.
  • Brown in hot butter.
  • Take out; add vegetables, garlic, pepper, salt, thyme and bay leaves. Saute over medium heat; stir until onions are golden.
  • Add oxtail, beef broth and 2 cups water.
  • Boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer over low heat until oxtail is tender.
  • Remove from heat; stir in Burgundy.
  • Cool.
  • Refrigerate overnight.