Description
Instant Pot Oxtail Stew is a comforting, hearty dish that combines tender oxtails with aromatic vegetables and rich spices for an unforgettable meal. With just 45 minutes of cooking in your Instant Pot, you can achieve deep, savory flavors reminiscent of traditional slow-cooked stews. Perfect for cozy evenings or impressing guests, this stew pairs beautifully with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs oxtails
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and brown the oxtails on all sides. Remove them from the pot.
- Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.
- Deglaze the pot with red wine, scraping up any browned bits.
- Return oxtails to the pot along with carrots, beef broth, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Seal the lid and set to 'Pressure Cook' on high for 45 minutes.
- Allow natural release before opening the lid. Ladle into bowls and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg