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Oxtail and Red Wine Stew

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Stew in green ceramic dinner bowl on diamondpattern textile surface topped with parsley leaves sliced pepperoncini and...
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Megan Hedgpeth, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich

Love beef stew and braised short ribs? Consider giving oxtails a try. These surprisingly meaty cuts contain a ton of collagen, which melts into the stew to create an ultra-rich, ultra-silky texture and flavor. In fact, you might end up needing to thin the finished stew with water before serving.

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