Tender Oxtail Pot Pie with Mac & Cheese Crust Delights!
Rich, hearty, and unbelievably comforting, this Tender Oxtail Pot Pie with Mac & Cheese Crust is a delightful dish that features tender, braised oxtail topped with a cheesy macaroni crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: ~5 hours
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1kg oxtail pieces
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 500ml beef broth
- 200g cooked macaroni
- 150g cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 100ml milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a heavy pot, sear oxtail pieces until browned. Add carrots, onion, and garlic. Stir in tomato paste and spices, then pour in broth.
- Cover and braise on low heat for 3–4 hours until the oxtail is fall-apart tender and the sauce is thick and rich. Remove bones and shred meat.
- In a bowl, mix cooked macaroni, cheddar, milk, and egg to form a cheesy topping.
- Spoon oxtail mixture into ramekins or a baking dish. Top each with mac & cheese mixture.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Notes
- For a creamier crust, mix in a little extra cheddar before baking.
- Braise oxtail a day ahead to deepen flavor.
- Let pies rest 10 minutes before serving to set the layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 40g