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Coda alla Vaccinara — Roman Oxtail Stew

Rome's legendary slow-braised oxtail in tomato, celery and bitter chocolate — a rich Sunday centrepiece with 46g protein that rewards patient cooks.

📅December 29, 2025
20mPrep
180mCook
6Servings
4.9Rating
Coda alla Vaccinara — Roman Oxtail Stew🍲

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 44%Fat 43%Carbs 13%
430kcalCalories
46gProtein
20gFat
14gCarbs
3gFiber

Ingredients

  • 1500 goxtail, cut into pieces
  • 800 gcanned crushed tomatoes
  • 4 wholecelery stalks, sliced
  • 1 wholeonion, diced
  • 1 wholecarrot, diced
  • 200 mldry white wine
  • 20 gdark chocolate (70%), grated
  • 20 gpine nuts
  • 20 graisins
  • 15 mlolive oil
  • 1 to tastesalt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Brown oxtail pieces well in olive oil; season generously.
  2. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery until soft. Add wine; reduce by half.
  3. Add tomatoes; return oxtail. Braise covered at 160°C for 2.5–3 hours.
  4. Add chocolate, pine nuts, and raisins in final 30 min.
  5. Serve with rigatoni or crusty bread; degrease sauce if needed.

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