Ingredients
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3 ½ pounds beef oxtail, cut into 2-inch sections
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
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4 cups tomato sauce or puree, or more if desired
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2 cups chicken broth, or enough to cover the oxtails
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¼ cup sherry vinegar
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2 sprigs fresh thyme
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2 sprigs fresh oregano
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking pan large enough to hold oxtails in a single layer.
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Rub oxtail sections with olive oil; season with salt and black pepper. Place onion and garlic in prepared pan; place oxtails on top.
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Roast in the preheated oven 25 minutes. Flip oxtails; continue roasting until well browned, 20 to 35 minutes more.
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Add tomato sauce, chicken stock, vinegar, thyme, oregano, rosemary, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and red pepper flakes to the baking pan; stir and transfer mixture to a large pot. Place over medium-high heat until sauce begins to simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer over low heat until oxtails very tender and easily separate from bones, 4 to 5 hours. Skim off fat before serving.
Cook's Tip:
Serving tip: Serve oxtails over rigatoni with a ladleful of sauce and some freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and chopped parsley. This recipe should yield enough sauce and meat for 1 pound of pasta.
Since this ragu does take so many hours to simmer, it's almost always best to make this the day before you serve it.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
607 | Calories |
31g | Fat |
19g | Carbs |
65g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 607 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 31g | 39% |
Saturated Fat 12g | 59% |
Cholesterol 221mg | 74% |
Sodium 3307mg | 144% |
Total Carbohydrate 19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 65g | 130% |
Vitamin C 22mg | 25% |
Calcium 83mg | 6% |
Iron 10mg | 57% |
Potassium 1242mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.