Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew

This rich Spanish-style oxtail stew recipe 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

• 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
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until smoking. Add oxtails; brown in batches and set aside.

Step 2

Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the Dutch oven; cook, stirring constantly, until onions have softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Season with paprika and salt; stir in carrots. Cover and simmer until carrots are tender.