Oxtail Stew

Name: Oxtail Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 3-4 lbs oxtails, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onion, diced; 3 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 celery stalks, cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup red wine (optional); 6 cups beef broth; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 1 lb baby potatoes, halved; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 cup pearl onions, peeled; Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped