3–4 lbs beef oxtails, trimmed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional, can sub with more broth)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
2 bay leaves
Salt & black pepper, to taste
