Basque Oxtails Recipe

• 4 lb Oxtails
• 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 c. Minced celery
• 1 med Yellow onion peeled and minced
• 2 x Carrots sliced
• 3 x Garlic cloves peeled
• 2 x Shallots peeled and minced
• 1 Tbsp. Minced fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp. All-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 c. Beef stock fresh or possibly canned
• 1 1/2 c. Red wine
• 2 x Bay leaves
• 1/2 tsp Dry whole thyme Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

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