Oxtail Stew

Ingredients

• 3 pounds oxtails, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups beef stock
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced once
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped