Spanish Style Braised Oxtails

Spanish Style Braised Oxtails

Course :	Crockpot
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

3	pounds	oxtails -- disjointed -- (up to 4)
3	tablespoons	olive oil
2	medium	Onions -- chopped
2	cloves	garlic -- finely chooped
1	tablespoon	flour
1 1/2	cups	beef stock
3/4	cup	dry red wine
1/2	cup	tomato sauce
6	pieces	peppercorns
1/2	teaspoon	dried oregano
1	medium	dried red chile pepper -- seeded -- chopped
2	whole	cloves
2	medium	carrots -- chopped
1	medium	red bell pepper -- chopped
1	tablespoon	chopped parsley
2	medium	potatoes -- cut in chunks
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Brown oxtails on all sides in oil in skillet. Add onions and garlic and cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour over the meat, blend well and cook 2 minutes. Add the meat and remaining ingredients to the crock pot, placing potatoes in the bottom. cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours.