Smothered Oxtails

Ingredients

Oxtails

• 6 lbs oxtails
• 2 C flour, all purpose
• 1 tbs Cajun seasoning
• 1 stick of butter, unsalted
• Extra virgin olive oil

Sauce

• 6 C beef broth low sodium
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 1 white onion, sliced
• 3 tbs unsalted butter
• 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbs flour, all purpose
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• Fresh chopped parsley to garnish.

Directions

Oxtails

1. Preheat: Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Prep Oxtails: Rinse oxtails, pat dry, and place in a large bowl. Coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Coat: Combine Cajun seasoning and flour in a bag. Add oxtails and shake to coat. Tap off excess and set aside.
4. Brown: Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet. Brown oxtails in batches until golden on all sides.
5. Finish: Repeat until all oxtails are browned.

Sauce

1. Sauté Base: In the same pan, add butter and olive oil. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook briefly.
2. Season & Thicken: Add spices and stir well. Add flour and cook for a few minutes.
3. Build Sauce: Add broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened.
4. Bake: Pour sauce over oxtails, cover with foil, and bake until very tender, about 3 to 3½ hours.
5. Serve: Serve hot with rice and fried corn.

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