Cheerwine-Braised Oxtail | TASTE

Ingredients

• 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp gumbo file powder (optional)
• ½ tsp ground coriander (optional)
• 5 lb beef oxtails (try to get all large pieces, if possible)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 md onions, halved and sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, halved
• 2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 c dry red wine
• 1 bottle or can (about 12 ounces) Cheerwine soda
• 2 c unsalted chicken stock, plus more as needed
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 sprigs of thyme
• 2 sm sprigs of rosemary
• 1 tbsp cornstarch