Steps to Prepare Basque Style Chicken Stew

Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew

Pork stew with pumpkin and potatoes.

Recipe Summary Spanish-Style Oxtail Stew

Famous in the south of Spain, this is simple to make and perfect for fall and winter season.

Ingredients | Basque Style Chicken Stew

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 pounds beef oxtail, cut into pieces

2 onions, chopped

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 green bell pepper, chopped

4 cups dry white wine

1 cup beef broth

1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate

3 bay leaves

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons paprika

2 carrots, thickly sliced

Directions

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until smoking. Brown the oxtail in batches, and set aside. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the pot; cook, stirring constantly, until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Season with salt and paprika, stir in carrots, recover, and allow to simmer until carrots are tender.

Info | Basque Style Chicken Stew

prep: 25 mins cook: 4 hrs total: 4 hrs 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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