Oxtails with Southern Fried Cabbage and Baked Mac & Cheese

Oxtails with Southern Fried Cabbage and Baked Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort meal, combining tender oxtails with flavorful cabbage and creamy mac & cheese.

Oxtails Ingredients

🍖 3 pounds oxtails
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
🧅 1 large onion, chopped
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🍅 1 tablespoon tomato paste
🌶️ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme
🌿 1 teaspoon allspice
🥣 2 cups beef broth
🥕 2 carrots, sliced
🥬 2 stalks celery, sliced
🌿 2 bay leaves
🥫 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Oxtails Instructions

1- Prepare the Oxtails:

• Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
• Season the oxtails with salt and pepper.

2- Brown the Oxtails:

• Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add oxtails and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3- Sauté Vegetables:

• In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté until softened.

4- Add Seasonings and Broth:

• Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, thyme, and allspice. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add beef broth, carrots, celery, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.

5- Cook the Oxtails:

• Return the oxtails to the pot. Cover and transfer to the oven.
• Cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the oxtails are tender.
• Remove bay leaves before serving.

Southern Fried Cabbage Ingredients

🥬 1 head of cabbage, chopped
🥓 6 slices bacon, chopped
🧅 1 onion, chopped
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🧂 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
🍎 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Southern Fried Cabbage Instructions

1- Cook the Bacon:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy.
• Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.

2- Sauté Vegetables:

• Add onion and garlic to the skillet, sauté until softened.

3- Cook the Cabbage:

• Stir in chopped cabbage, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook until cabbage is tender, about 10-15 minutes.

4- Finish the Dish:

• Stir in apple cider vinegar and cooked bacon.
• Cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Baked Mac & Cheese Ingredients

🍝 8 ounces elbow macaroni
🧈 2 tablespoons butter
🌾 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
🥛 2 cups milk
🧀 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
🧂 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
🌶️ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
🍞 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
🧈 1 tablespoon melted butter

Baked Mac & Cheese Instructions

1- Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2- Cook Macaroni:

• Cook macaroni according to package instructions and drain.

3- Make Cheese Sauce:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
• Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper until cheese is melted.

4- Assemble and Bake:

• Combine cheese sauce with cooked macaroni and pour into a baking dish.
• In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over macaroni.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings
Equipment: Dutch oven, large skillet, saucepan, baking dish

Cooking Tips:

• For deeper flavor, marinate the oxtails overnight.
• Use a mix of cheeses for a richer mac & cheese.

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Oxtails with Southern Fried Cabbage and Baked Mac & Cheese