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Southern Beef Neck Bones Recipe
Sophia smith

Southern Beef Neck Bones Recipe

A Southern-style comfort food recipe where beef neck bones are seasoned, seared, and slowly simmered until fall-off-the-bone tender. Rich, flavorful, and perfect with rice, cornbread, or collard greens.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: , Southern, Soul Food
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 lbs beef neck bones
  • 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
  • Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
  • A splash of hot sauce for extra heat

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When making Southern beef neck bones, the right tools make all the difference:
  1. Heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven: Ideal for searing and slow simmering.
  2. Sharp chef’s knife: For chopping onions and trimming the neck bones.
  3. Wooden spoon or spatula: To scrape up flavorful brown bits while deglazing.
  4. Measuring spoons & cups: To keep your seasoning perfectly balanced.
  5. Tongs: For flipping and handling neck bones during browning.