Crockpot Braised Oxtails

Submitted by Lorraine of AZ

"Oxtails are a most flavorful cut of meat but one that is not frequently served. Try them in this recipe and you will become a fan of oxtails!"

 

• Ready In: 9hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 5 lbs oxtails
• 6 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 4 teaspoons sweet paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon saffron, crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup water

directions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Brown oxtails on all sides. Remove oxtails to a plate and add carrots and onions to the skillet; cook 10 minutes until soft. Add paprika, salt, saffron and pepper; stir well.
2. Place 1/4 of vegetables in a 4-quart crockpot. Add oxtails in a single layer. Repeat layers and continue until vegetables and oxtails are all used up. Add any juices left in the plate plus the 1/4 cup water.
3. Cover and cook on LO heat for 8-9 hours.