Recipes — oxtail

Ingredients: For the Oxtail Stew: 3-4 lbs oxtail, cut into pieces 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning) 1 cup red wine (preferably dry red wine like Cabernet or Merlot) 4 cups beef broth (or more, as needed) 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme) 2 bay leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste For the Creamy Polenta: 1 cup coarse cornmeal (polenta) 4 cups water or chicken broth 2 tbsp...