Honey Cajun Chicken Wings, Oxtails with Mac & Cheese and Beans

Oxtails with Mac & Cheese

Oxtails Ingredients:

• 3 lbs oxtails, trimmed
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions:

1. Season Oxtails: Season the oxtails generously with salt and pepper.
2. Brown Oxtails: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the oxtails in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute.
4. Cook Oxtails: Return the oxtails to the pot. Add beef broth, carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
5. Finish: Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with Mac & Cheese.

Mac & Cheese Ingredients:

• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste