Slow Cooker Oxtail Stew

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 490 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

A slow cooker oxtail recipe to pull out for any occasion. The meat is cooked to perfection with carrots, celery, and potatoes in a rich, hearty stew.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces
1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
4 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
3 stalks celery, cut into large chunks
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1 cup frozen peas
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Gather the ingredients.
2 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear oxtail for 4 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Transfer oxtail to a slow cooker.
3 Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, tomato sauce, beef broth, red wine, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and paprika.
4 Cook on Low for 7 hours. Add mushrooms and peas. Cook for 1 additional hour.
5 Ladle into bowls and season with salt and pepper.