Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this classic French dish with a twist. Oxtail Bourguignon is a hearty stew featuring tender oxtail, savory pancetta, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, simmered to perfection in red wine and beef broth.
Ingredients
Oxtail:
3 pounds oxtail, trimmed of excess fat
Seasoning:
2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and black pepper
Aromatics:
4 ounces pancetta or bacon, diced, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and sliced, 3 garlic cloves, minced
Thickening and Flavoring:
2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Liquids:
2 cups dry red wine (such as Burgundy or Pinot Noir), 2 cups beef broth
Herbs and Mushrooms:
1 bay leaf, 4 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 sprig rosemary, 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved, 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Prepare Oxtail: Pat dry, season, and brown in a pot.
- Cook Aromatics: Sauté pancetta, onion, and carrots until soft; add garlic, tomato paste, and flour.
- Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in wine and broth, return oxtail, add herbs, and simmer for 3-3.5 hours.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Sauté mushrooms and add to stew; discard herbs before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, prepare a day ahead and reheat.
- Slow cooker option: Cook on low for 8 hours after searing.
- Use high-quality wine for best taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 10 oz)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
