This simple oxtail recipe, is absolutely amazing. The oxtails come out super flavorful, and extremely tender!
My cousins obviously love oxtails. I swear every time I turn around y’all are asking for another oxtail recipe. In the past I’ve shared several oxtail recipes, including one of my blog favorites, Southern Smothered Oxtails. Well this time I’m back with my Stovetop Oxtail Recipe.
Usually I make oxtails in the slow cooker, or even instant pot oxtails. However some of you don’t own any of those gadgets, so I’m going to show you how to make some of the best oxtails made on the stovetop!
Like many of my other oxtail recipes, I start off by trimming the fat from the oxtails. That’s an important step, cousins, so don’t skip it. Otherwise your oxtails will be swimming in a lot of fat, and I’m sure that you don’t want that.
Check out my collection of oxtail recipes to try next:
- Southern Smothered Oxtails
- Easy Jamaican Oxtails
- Oxtail Stew with Red Sauce
- Smoked Oxtails
- Baked Smothered Oxtails
After the fat is trimmed, I then drizzle the oxtails with olive oil and season the meat. I use a combination of seasonings for these oxtails such as red pepper flakes, seasoning salt, ground black peppers, and Herb Provence (which is becoming one of my FAVORITE seasonings). If you’re unfamiliar with Herb De Provence its a combination of herbs such as rosemary, thyme, fennel, basil, and more. I simply love the stuff.
Okay folks, so we’ve made oxtails in the slow cooker, I’m now showing you how to do them on the stovetop. Should I share a oven oxtail recipe next? Let me know below. Until then, check out my video tutorial for this recipe.
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Stovetop Oxtails
Ingredients
- 3 lbs oxtails fat trimmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tsp herbs de provence
- 2 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 6-8 cloves of garlic
- 3 bay leaves
- 3-4 sprigs of thyme
- 48 oz beef broth
- 3 tbsp browning sauce
- 5 large carrots peeled & chopped
Instructions
- Trim the fat from the oxtails, then toss the oxtails into a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil all over the oxtails.
- Sprinkle the seasoning salt, herbs de provence, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Make sure the oxtails are well coated with the oil, and seasonings.
- Next grab a large deep pot or skillet, and place it over medium high heat.
- Start adding the oxtails into the hot pot / skillet, and brown them.
- Once the oxtails are browned, toss in the onions, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, OR until the onions are golden.
- Next toss in the cloves of garlic, bay leaves, and fresh thyme.
- Drizzle the browning sauce over the oxtails.
- Pour in 6 cups of beef broth, stir the ingredients, and reduce the heat to low medium.
- Cover the pot / skillet, and let the oxtails cook for 3 1/2 hours. Be sure to check occasionally to add more broth, and stir!
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add in the chopped carrots. Give everything a nice stir, the cover.
- Serve and enjoy over rice or mashed potatoes.
Hi cousin! This recipe sounds delicious. I’m wondering, what is browning sauce?
Hi Debra, browning sauce is a deep brown sauce made vegetables, seasonings, and color.
Where can i get the browning sauce from
Any store should carry it.
I’m certainly trying this recipe,
Definitely going to try this! Where can I find herbs de provence?
Almost any store in the spice isle, xoxo!
Can you braise this and then put it in a crockpot?
Hi Tonya! Absolutely hun!
I love oxtails!! Have to try this recipe!! Will look forward to more of your recipes!
Wow, talking about just like my mother use to make…sigh herb de provence and/or allspice yummy I’m 12 again!!
Can I use “kitchen bouquet” as browning sauce?
Kitchen Banquet is a brand name. They do have a browning sauce.
Hi Rosie, not understanding. Even thought Kitchen Banquet is a Brand Name, it still says Browning and Seasoning sauce. Are you saying we can’t use this or WE CAN?? Just wondering ….by the way love this recipe hun! 🙂
You can use it.
I can’t WAIT to try this. Oxtails are my favorite and I’ve never known how to make them. I don’t have a slow cooker so this is awesome. Thanks so much. And PLEASE DROP THAT OVEN OXTAIL RECIPE!
Ditto! Would love an oven version—thanks!
Alright loves! I will work on it! XOXO
Hey Cousin!!
The Stove Top Oxtails was amazing!!! I had everything in the house except for the browning sauce, so I made a quick trip to the store and picked it up. You were absolutely right about the browning sauce it’s a game changer!!
I also made your creamy mashed potatoes to go with it.
My Moma said she thought it was Sunday because it was a perfect Sunday Meal!! Lol!!
Thank you again Rosie!!
Your Faithful Fan
Constance
Hi Cousin Constance!!! SO glad that you liked the recipe! Yes, the browning sauce is a winner!! XOXO
TOLD EVERYONE I DO NOT LIKE OX TAILS BUT MY FAMILY DO TRIED THIS RECIPE GUESS WHO LIKES OX TAILS LOL
LMAO!!!!!! YAYYYYYYY!!!!!
Hi Rosey I am most definitely going to try this recipe but where do I find herbs de province I haven’t heard of this seasoning before I buy a lot of seasoning but never saw this one
Hi there! You can find it at your local grocery store in the seasoning isle. XOXO
Yes I wud love to try them in the oven as well..this was a great Stive top recipe thanx
I’ve made Oxtails twice with this recipe and my wife and I love it.
I made this for dinner and it was so delicious!!!
I’ve used this recipe many times! My fiancé LOVES it and so do i. I couldnt find the herbs de province at first but was excited when i saw It in Trader Joe’s (I’m in New York). Thanks so much Rosie! Your recipes never fail! (That ultimate seafood boil was !)
Hi Jessica! I’m, glad that you were able to find it! I love Trader Joes btw! LOL
I tried the smothered oxtail recipe last night and it was amazing, I plan to try this next. If I want to use slow cooker for this, should I cook on high for 8hrs as I did in the other recipe?
I would set it to high 😉
Making them tonight for hubby wish me luck lol
I am going to make this recipe again now that I have the oxtail seasoning… super excited.
How do you cut the recipe down.
I have used this recipe for oxtails many times and it’s always a hit. You definitely cannot skip the browning sauce. Today, I’m
Trying the same recipe but using beef short ribs- let’s see how it turns out!
I am cooking these oxtails right now and they look so pretty cannot wait to try them
I am super excited to try this recipe. My husband has never had oxtails and I’ve never cooked them so I’m hoping this is easy enough!
I’m making this right now, this morning, in Greeley Colorado. I can’t wait to taste it. I followed the recipe to the T and the aroma is fantastic.!
Hey just have to add this is my second time making this the first time without browning sauce and today I will be makes it again with the browning sauce can’t wait to try the difference.. this is definitely an A++ recipe
Is Better than Boulion, roasted beef flavor, the same as Bowning sauce?
No, it’s not the same.
I love you Rosie. Whenever i am cooking to impress or need some home cookin i reach for you!
Awwweeee. Thank you darlin! Love ya back!
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Can’t wait to make these oxtails this week, looks delicious and the gravy looks soooooo appetizing.
I made the oxtails and they were OMG delicious! I used Rosamae Oxtail Seasoning with the olive oil to season the oxtails and then followed the recipe as written. I did not have any left and had I doubled the recipe. Oh, I also added halved baby yellow potatoes with the carrots, The oxtails were tender and flavorful. Thank you for this recipe.
Absolutely fabulous. Pleases everyone.
LOVE YOUR RECIPES.
5 STARS
Fantastic
Your dishes look so good it makes me want to grab a bowl and sit down with you and eat.From a non cooker I think I can make these oxtails now after failing six times.Thank you for the ingredients.Can’t wait to give this another try.
This was the simplest oxtail recipe I have ever seen. My oxtails came out tender and delicious. I will definitely make this recipe my “Go to” for now on. Thank you!
This will be my first time cooking oxtails tonight and after seeing your recipe, you’ve given me confidence that I can really do it. Your food looked so good. Thanks for sharing.
That looks delicious. This is a great recipe and looks so easy for someone who is their first time
I’ve cooked them twice and am cooking them again for Thanksgiving. Love the recipe. Tenderoni!
It’s on the stove now and MAN it smells good!!! I wasn’t sure what browning sauce was so I looked it up. Basically brown sugar, boiling water and pink salt. I know this will be delish. Thanks Rosie