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Instant Pot Oxtail Recipe

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!
Author Diana
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Equipment

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
  • 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

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