Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew
Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew braises slowly in white wine and beef broth with bay leaves and a hint of unsweetened chocolate, yielding a deep, velvety sauce. Sweet onions, peppers, and carrots balance the richness, while paprika and garlic add warmth. Ideal for cool-weather gatherings, it’s a comforting, slow-cooked dish to savor with crusty bread.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook4 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Add the oxtails; brown them in batches and set them aside.
- 2
Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the Dutch oven; cook, stirring constantly, until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the white wine, bring it to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the browned oxtails, beef broth, bay leaves, and chocolate; return to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
- 4
Season with paprika and salt; stir in the carrots. Cover and simmer until the carrots are tender.
- Calories 1086.97 kcal High
- Protein 30.35 g Good Source
- Carbs 118.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 47.38 g High
- Saturated Fat 11.47 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 22.09 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1841.36 mg High
- Fiber 14.39 g Good Source
- Sugar 21.37 g High
- Added Sugar 0.57 g Low Source
- Calcium 314.92 mg Good Source
- Iron 7.27 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1045.79 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 428.63 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 9.05 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Chocolate 🍫
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Spanish Style Oxtail Stew is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Diced Onion, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 1086.97 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew?
- It is a Spanish stew recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew?
- About 4 hrs 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1086.97 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
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