Oxtails Smothered in Gravy Over Rice

Ingredients:

1. 2 lbs oxtails
2. 1 cup all-purpose flour
3. 1 large onion, diced
4. 2 carrots, diced
5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
6. 2 cups beef broth
7. 1 cup red wine (optional)
8. 2 tbsp tomato paste
9. 2 sprigs fresh thyme
10. Salt and pepper to taste
11. Cooking oil for browning

Cooking Steps:

1. Dredge oxtails in flour, shaking off excess.
2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown oxtails on all sides.
3. Remove oxtails and sauté onions, carrots, and garlic until softened.
4. Add tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
5. Pour in red wine (if using) to deglaze the pot.
6. Return oxtails to the pot, add beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
7. Cover and simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours until oxtails are tender.
8. Adjust seasoning and serve the oxtails and gravy over a bed of rice.

Indulge in the sumptuous comfort of Oxtails Smothered in Gravy over Rice, a dish that marries succulent oxtails with a luscious, savory gravy for a truly satisfying meal.