Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew

This rich beef stew with white wine and chocolate originates from southern Spain. It's perfect for the fall and winter seasons!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 1013 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 carrots, thickly sliced
• 4 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces
• 2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups dry white wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until smoking. Brown the oxtail in batches, and set aside. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot; cook, stirring constantly, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in white wine, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add browned oxtail, beef broth, chocolate, and bay leaves. Return to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.

Step 3

Season with salt and paprika, stir in carrots, recover, and allow to simmer until carrots are tender.