Instant Pot Oxtail Soup Recipe

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Published Oct 15, 2020 ∙ Kristina Stosek

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Today, I’m excited to share the ultimate Instant Pot Oxtail Soup, a hearty and wholesome dish. This comforting soup features tender, fall-off-the-bone beef, infused with herbs and spices, along with potatoes, celery, onions, and carrots—all simmered in a flavorful, rich broth.

oxtail soup, in a bowl

The Irresistible Oxtail Broth

The magic of this soup lies in its incredible broth, where the deep, savory flavors are elevated by a tangy kick of balsamic vinegar and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. It’s a luscious, rich base that perfectly complements the tender beef and fresh vegetables. I like to call this beefy, flavorful soup a meal in a bowl—ideal for those cozy, soup-weather days when you crave something truly satisfying.

Health Benefits of Oxtail Soup

Now that we know how delicious Oxtail Soup is, let’s explore its health benefits. Oxtails are rich in gelatin and collagen, both of which are important for maintaining healthy joints and tendons.

Collagen and Joint Health

As our body ages, collagen production decreases. This reduction affects our joints, making them stiff, and we start noticing wrinkles and sagging skin. Collagen is essential for skin renewal and repair, helping to maintain a youthful appearance.

Nutrient-Rich

According to Livestrong Oxtails are a good source of essential minerals such as calcium, iron, selenium, and phosphorus. They are also high in protein, with one serving providing approximately 30 grams.

Boosting Nutritional Value with Vegetables

Adding vegetables to Oxtail Soup not only enhances its flavor but also ensures you are getting a healthy, hearty bowl of nutritious soup. Vegetables contribute additional vitamins, minerals, and fiber, making the soup a balanced meal.

oxtails on a plate

Benefits of Using an Instant Pot for Oxtail Soup

Here are 4 Reasons Why!

Reduced Cooking Time

The most obvious benefit is the reduced cooking time. Cooking oxtails on the stove typically takes about three hours. However, using an Instant Pot allows you to enjoy delicious Oxtail Soup in about an hour.

Convenience and Safety

Another advantage of the Instant Pot is the convenience it offers. You can walk away without worrying about the soup boiling over or burning. This hands-off approach makes the cooking process much easier and stress-free.

Enhanced Flavor

When I make Oxtail Soup, I start it in the morning and keep it warm in the Instant Pot until dinner. This extended warming time allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in an even more flavorful soup.

Nutrient Retention and Energy Efficiency

Lastly, according to Nutrition Facts, using an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) helps retain more nutrients compared to traditional stovetop cooking. Additionally, it reduces energy consumption, making it a more efficient and eco-friendly cooking method.

Explore our full collection of Gluten-Free Instant Pot recipes to inspire your cooking with a pressure cooker.

carrots celery herbs oxtails in an instant pot

Serving Suggestions

This hearty, delicious soup goes exceptionally well with Gluten-Free Garlic Cheese Monkey Bread or a freshly made Gluten-Free Cheese and Garlic Flatbread. Nothing beats a freshly made bread with Oxtail Soup. Or, you may want to add delicious Gluten-Free Butter Rolls. No matter how you serve the Oxtail Soup, you will love it.

oxtail soup in a bowl with herbs on a tray with a spoon

If you are thinking of purchasing an Instant Pot, I love and have this Instant Pot version, it has all the features you will need, from making soups to making yogurts and desserts.

cooked oxtail on a spoon with a bowl of oxtail soup

Recipe Review: Instant Pot Oxtail Soup

In this Oxtail Soup recipe, the cooking time has been reduced to just one hour, and the hands-off approach meant no worrying about the soup boiling over or burning. The result was incredibly flavorful, especially after keeping it warm until dinner. Plus, the Instant Pot helped retain more nutrients and was much more energy-efficient than stovetop cooking.

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Instant Pot Oxtail Soup Recipe

6 reviews
Published Oct 15, 2020 · Kristina Stosek
Prep Time:
15 min
Cooking Time:
60 min
Serves:
4

Ingredients

3 - 3 1/2 lb. oxtails
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, diced
6 garlic cloves, smashed
2 GF bay leaves
2 tsp. GF dried rosemary or a few sprigs of fresh rosemary
2 GF cloves or 1/4 tsp. GF ground cloves
14.5 oz. pure canned diced tomatoes or fire roasted tomatoes
3 cups of water
1/4 cup GF balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. Worchestershire sauce
4 medium carrots, roughly chopped
2 large (1 lb.) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
1 celery rib, roughly chopped
Sea salt and GF coarsely ground black pepper
Optional garnish; chopped parsley, fresh rosemary sprigs

Instructions

  1. Dry oxtails with paper towels and generously season with salt and pepper
  2. Set Instant Pot to sauté. Add olive oil, once heated and the oil is shimmering, add oxtails. Allow the oxtails to be brown on one side without disturbing them—about 4 minutes. Turn them over and brown on all sides. Transfer oxtails to a plate and set aside
  3. To the IP, add in onions and cook for 2 - 3 minutes until they start to brown. You may need to add a splash of olive oil. Stir in garlic, bay leaves, rosemary and cloves until fragrant, about 30 seconds
  4. Add diced tomatoes, water, balsamic vinegar, Worchestershire sauce, vegetables and oxtails. Season with salt and pepper
  5. Cover, select the manual setting and cook on high pressure for 55 minutes. Allow the steam to release naturally. If you are short on time, you can use the quick release function to release the pressure. Gently stir the soup and enjoy!
  6. Chefs note; The soup can be served with or without bones. To remove bones, when oxtails are cool enough to handle, use a fork, separate the meat of the bones and place the meat back in the soup.

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  1. Jamie

    Just a question in the recipe you do not mention when you add the veggies and the potatoes?

  2. Kristina

    Sorry about that, the veggies go in at the same time as the tomatoes. I have revised the instructions. Thank you for letting me know!

  3. kathy

    How much water or broth

  4. Kristina

    add as per recipe 3 cups Kathy, or, to desired consistency.

  5. Michelle Anstadt

    What do you mean when you say GF, surely you don’t mean gluten-free because all of those things are obviously gluten-free so I’m wondering what it really means before I try to make this recipe. I’d like to know please and thank you.

  6. Kristina

    Hi Michelle, excellent question. Unfortunately, if you are referring to the spices they are not all GF (gluten free) here is detailed information why not ->https://onlyglutenfreerecipes.com/blog/are-spices-and-herbs-gluten-free/

  7. Keith Anthony

    In the process of making this now. I didn't have Worcestershire sauce so created my own oyster sauce blend. Will report back later...