How to Make Slow Cooker Oxtails Deliciously Tender

Ingredients

• 3 pounds oxtails, trimmed
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley