Famous Oxtail Recipe With Red Wine

Southern Spain is the home of some of the best Spanish recipes that you can find, and there is always a new one to try and make.

Everyone knows and loves the traditional ones like the tender oxtail recipe or the oven baked oxtail recipe, but the oxtail recipe with red wine is an authentic hidden gem that you have to try.

In this article, we will focus on the oxtail recipe with red wine, a super simple dish to make that also is the perfect dish to serve for a fancy dinner or lunch at home.

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Pssst…!!?? You can’t get enough of Spanish Oxtail recipes? Have a look at my other posts: 

• Beef oxtail recipe

• Braised oxtail

• Recipe for oxtails and gravy

Background of the Dish

Stewed and red wine braised oxtail recipes date all the way back to the 1800s, once the wine was discovered to be a fantastic compliment to the broth that they usually called for.

This oxtail stew recipe with red wine is similar to the traditional oxtail stew with vegetables, but in this case, you have to use a larger amount of red wine to make the dish.

Besides that, this traditional oxtail recipe with red wine also stands out because it calls for red potatoes, along with the classic Andalusian veggies like onions, garlic cloves, and carrots.

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Things You’ll Need for Oxtail Recipe With Red Wine

The protagonists of this oxtail recipe with red wine are the oxtails and a good-quality red wine, but you will also need red potatoes, garlic cloves, onion, and carrots.

For the equipment of this Spanish oxtail recipe, you will only need a large Dutch oven or a heavy-pot.

Ingredients

• 2kg oxtails
• 500gr small red potatoes
• 1/2 cup (60gr) all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 carrots
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 bottle (750ml) red wine
• 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

How to Make Oxtail Recipe With Red Wine – Step by Step Guide

1. For the first step on this oxtail recipe with red wine, preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C).

2. Now, wash the red potatoes and cut them in half (you must clean them well as you’ll keep the peel on). Peel and chop the carrots and onion into small squares. Lastly, peel and mince the garlic cloves.

3. After that, season the oxtails with salt and black pepper, then dredge them in flour, shaking off the excess.

4. Then, grab a large, oven-safe Dutch oven or heavy pot and heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the oxtails on all sides until golden, without overcrowding the pot. Remove and set them aside.

5. Using the same pot, cook the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic until they get a softer texture, for about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

6. To continue with this simple oxtail recipe, pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

7. After that, return the browned oxtails to the pot. Then, add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Bring the oxtail stew back to a simmer.

8. Now, cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Cook the beef oxtail stew for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the meat is tender. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the halved red potatoes to the pot.

9. Once the oxtails are tender and the potatoes are cooked, remove the pot from the oven. Remove and discard the bay leaves from this oxtail stew with red wine.

10. To finish this oxtail recipe with red wine, do a taste test and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve your Spanish oxtail stew warm and enjoy.

Substitution of Ingredients

If you want to prepare this easy oxtail recipe but you don’t have all of the ingredients there is no need to panic: as long as you have oxtail and some sort of wine you can make it.

We know that one of the stars of the best oxtail recipe is the red wine, but you could replace it with Sherry or white wine, or skip it if you prefer (keep in mind that the alcohol evaporates so it is safe to consume it).

You can take inspiration from the oxtail casserole while making this oxtail recipe with red wine and use your favorite mix of veggies: sweet potatoes,  pumpkin, bell peppers, etc.

You could also turn it into a slow cooker oxtail, where it would take from 6 to 8 hours on the lowest setting, and you would have to add one extra cup of broth.

To make this a keto oxtail recipe, replace regular flour with almond flour or coconut flour for dredging, reduce the amount of carrots and potatoes, and ensure the red wine used is low in carbs. 

Try our latest oxtail recipe, the baked oxtails and gravy, which is incredibly delicious and can be served with your favorite side dish.

Tips on Serving Oxtail Recipe With Red Wine

Once you finish preparing the best oxtail recipe with red wine you will have an oxtail wine stew ready to be enjoyed as a main dish, or you can follow other alternative ways of serving.

For example, you can draw inspiration from the spicy oxtail recipe and serve this delicious oxtail stew with a drizzle of hot sauce or piri piri sauce on top.

Are you a fan of the classics? Then copy the old-fashioned oxtail soup recipe and serve this one with grated parmesan or manchego cheese, as it will add a new layer of flavor and texture.

Want to try something different? Then serve the dish from this oxtail recipe with red wine as the filling for a sandwich between slices of your favorite bread (such as sourdough, ciabatta, or artisan bread).

The curry oxtail recipe is another must-try dish with beef oxtail meat that’s just spectacular or our smothered oxtail recipe that’s equally delicious.

How to Store Oxtail Recipe With Red Wine

This oxtail recipe with wine can claim the title of the best recipe for oxtails because not only is it super simple to make and serve, but you can also store it in the fridge or freezer.

Once you finish preparing the Spanish style oxtail recipe you have to let it cool to room temperature (it should take from 30 to 60 minutes) and place it in a covered freezer-safe container.

Then you will be able to store the stew from this oxtail recipe with red wine for up to 3 days in the fridge or 50 days in the freezer.

After that, you can reheat the Spanish-style oxtail in the oven or in a pot, adding a bit of water or broth in case the liquid evaporates.

Do you love Spanish stew recipes? Then you can check more of our recipes where the Spanish oxtails get to shine, such as our oxtail stew with potatoes, our basque oxtail stew, and our Portuguese oxtail stew.

Recipe Card: Oxtail Recipe With Red Wine

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