HOW TO COOK OXTAIL AND BEANS..... Oxtail

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork neck bones

Beef shank is leaner and pork neck bones are more affordable.

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans offer similar nutrition, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

Soak oxtails in water for about 2 hours.

Prepare kidney beans and northern beans.

Season oxtails with salt, garlic pepper, black pepper, paprika, parsley, and brown sugar.

Add white wine to the seasoning mixture and mix well.

Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet and sear the oxtails on all sides.

Remove seared oxtails and set aside.

Add chopped onions, chopped celery, and chopped garlic to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Transfer sautéed vegetables back to the pot with the oxtails.

Add beef broth and kidney beans to the pot.

Fill with water to about halfway and bring to a strong boil.

Cover and reduce heat to medium, cooking for about an hour, adding more water as needed.

Check for doneness after about 2 hours and serve with rice.

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