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Instant Pot Oxtail

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By: Diana Posted: 5/2/20 Updated: 10/2/20

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If cooking oxtails is your thing, then you must try this easy Instant Pot oxtail recipe. Tender fall-off-the-bone meat, full of flavor, and so simple to make!

Cooked oxtails in the instant pot with a rich sauce and vegetables


Traditionally oxtail is slow-cooked until the meat is tender, and it’s falling off the bone. This might take several hours, but in my version here (my husband’s recipe!), oxtail is pressure cooked in just 45 minutes until it’s properly cooked and tender and you still get the perfect flavor that you’re aiming for.

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Instant Pot Oxtail on a serving plate

In terms of texture, oxtail is similar to short ribs. It’s a delicacy and not a cheap cut of meat so you need a great recipe not to waste the ingredient. And here I am sharing with you the perfect recipe with all the tricks and tips that you need to make your next oxtail meal.

This recipe is quite similar to my Instant Pot lamb shanks, and Instant Pot short ribs. They’re all incredible so you want to pin them for later as well!

Ingredients and Equipment You Will Need

To make Instant Pot oxtail, here’s what you’ll need:

  • Oxtails – washed and pat dried, seasoned with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Onion, garlic celery, and carrot – what will make your stew taste fantastic!
  • Dry red wine – optional, choose an inexpensive good quality wine.
  • Thyme, bay leaves, and beef or chicken broth.
  • Tomato paste – for a rich flavor.
Ingredients needed to cook oxtail with vegetables

Recommended Equipment:

  • An Instant Pot. I have this Instant Pot, it’s my favorite!
  • I love these stainless steel measuring cups and use them every time I cook, as well as those measuring spoons.
  • Kitchen tongs, and a wooden spoon.
  • Mesh strainer, and a large mixing bowl.

The Directions

  1. On the Instant Pot press on SAUTE twice to choose the MEDIUM setting, and heat the oil. The screen will show the HOT message. Add the oxtails to sear. Season with salt and pepper, then start moving them around until browned from all sides. If you feel like your pot is overcrowded, work in batches with more oil.
  2. When that is done, switch off the saute setting. Add the wine if using, and broth and deglaze with it.
  3. Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Give everything a good stir.
  4. Add a bay leaf, and some fresh or dry thyme.
  5. Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 45 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 10-15 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, allow the steam to release naturally.
  6. Carefully remove the lid, and the oxtails are ready to be served.
  7. Skim fat from the liquid if using, and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
How to cook Instant pot Oxtail

Top Tips

  • If using wine, choose an inexpensive dry red wine like chianti, sherry, cabaret sauvignon, merlot, or shiraz. Pinot wine isn’t suitable for this kind of cooking.
  • Don’t skip searing the meat, as the best flavor develops when searing the meat first.
  • The vegetables can be omitted but recommended to make a full meal.

How to Serve Instant Pot Oxtail

My favorite way is to serve them over super creamy Instant Pot mashed potatoes, and peas. You can also serve them over rice (make it in the Instant Pot!), cauliflower mash, or simply with the veggies that they were cooked with.

Tender fall off the bone oxtail meat (shredded with a fork).

Share this irresistible oxtail recipe with your friends, trust me, they will thank you. Let me know in the comments below what you loved about them!

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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Instant Pot Oxtail Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Author: Diana
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If cooking oxtails is your thing, then you must try this easy Instant Pot oxtail recipe. Tender fall-off-the-bone meat, full of flavor, and so simple to make!
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If cooking oxtails is your thing, then you must try this easy Instant Pot oxtail recipe. Tender fall-off-the-bone meat, full of flavor, and so simple to make!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds oxtails
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ⅓ cup red wine optional – I recommend dry sherry
  • 2 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • On the Instant Pot press on SAUTE twice to choose the MEDIUM setting, and heat the oil. The screen will show the HOT message. Add the oxtails to sear. Season with salt and pepper, then start moving them around until browned from all sides. If you feel like your pot is overcrowded, work in batches with more oil.
  • When that is done, switch off the saute setting. Add the wine if using, and broth and deglaze with it.
  • Add the carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Give everything a good stir.
  • Add a bay leaf, and some fresh or dry thyme.
  • Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 45 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 10-15 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking. When the cooking program ends, allow the steam to release naturally.
  • Carefully remove the lid, and the oxtails are ready to be served.
  • Skim fat from the liquid if using, and thicken with cornstarch slurry.

Notes:

  • If using wine, choose an inexpensive dry red wine like chianti, sherry, cabaret sauvignon, merlot, or shiraz. Pinot wine isn’t suitable for this kind of cooking.
  • Don’t skip searing the meat, as the best flavor develops when searing the meat first.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 429kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 47g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 166mg, Sodium: 749mg, Potassium: 198mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 3554IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 6mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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  1. Jeff says

    Posted on 10/13/23 at 14:14

    5 stars
    Why was my oxtail so tough even after 90 minutes?

    Reply
    • Diana says

      Posted on 10/13/23 at 14:45

      I’m not sure what might have went wrong especially that you pressure cooked it for so long (90 minutes!), so it could be the quality of the oxtail itself. Sometimes, meat can vary in quality, which can affect cooking results.

      Reply
  2. cheng alvarez says

    Posted on 7/22/23 at 04:56

    5 stars
    Super delicious and the best of all is short preparation time but the meat is amazingly tender and so delicious and tasty !!!

    Reply
  3. Irma says

    Posted on 9/2/22 at 17:50

    5 stars
    Was very good recipe, I really enjoyed my oxtails every time

    Reply
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