Braised Oxtail with Mirepoix and Potatoes
With vegetables in the base and potatoes added during the last 30 minutes of braising, this dish is truly a complete and hearty meal.
Servings : 3 Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb oxtail
- 1 carrot, cut in medium pieces
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 celery stalk, cut in medium pieces
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 Yukon gold potato, cut into wedges
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 cups beef stock
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt
- Pepper
- Vegetable oil
PREPARATION
Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan to medium heat. Add 3 tbsp of vegetable oil, then add celery, carrots and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes, then add garlic. Continue cooking until onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the red wine and bring to high heat. Cook until the alcohol has burned off. Add the beef stock and then add the oxtails. Adjust the heat to bring the liquid down to a low simmer. Add bay leaves and thyme.
Bring to a low simmer and add bay leaf and thyme. Cover and cook for 2 hours, or until meat is a bit tender. Add potatoes and cook an additional 30 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.
