Jamaican Oxtail Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 hrs 15 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    749 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Jamaican, Caribbean

Jamaican Oxtail Recipe

Jamaican-style oxtail stew is easy to prepare on the stovetop, or in a slow cooker or Instant Pot. This easy recipe features fresh veggies and kick of spice for a rich and savory, delicious and comforting dish!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 pounds oxtails
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion peeled and chopped
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 3-4 large carrots peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 2 bell peppers seeded and chopped into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper habanero
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 tsp dried
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 16 ounces canned butter beans drained
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ cup chopped scallions
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Place the oxtails in a large baking dish. Poor in the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of allspice. Toss well to coat the ox tails in the seasonings.
  2. Place a large 6-8 quart saucepot over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pot. Once hot, place half the oxtails in the pot and brown for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Move the oxtails around the pan so the sugar doesn’t burn on the bottom. Remove the ox tails and repeat with the remaining second batch. Remove all the oxtails from the pot.
  3. Add the onions and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then place all the browned oxtails back to the pot. Top them with the chopped carrots, bell peppers, one whole scotch bonnet pepper, bay leaves, thyme, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the beef broth over the top. Cover with a heavy lid and cook on medium-low for 2-3 hours, until the oxtail meat is fork-tender.
  4. Drain the butter beans and toss them with cornstarch. Stir the beans into the stew. Simmer another 5-10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle of scallions, and serve as-is or with a side of rice.

Notes

  • This dish can be made in an Instant Pot or Slow Cooker as well!
  • For the Instant Pot: Sauté the oxtails and veggies as directed. Then pressure cook on high for 40 minutes. Stir in the beans and cornstarch at the end and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • For the Slow Cooker: Saute the oxtails and veggies as directed, on the stovetop. Move everything to the slow cooker and set on high for 7-8 hours, or on low for 12-14 hours. Stir in the beans and cornstarch at the end and simmer another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bowl Calories 749kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 76g (152%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Cholesterol 249mg (83%) Sodium 1152mg (48%) Potassium 579mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 6408IU (128%) Vitamin C 46mg (51%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 12mg (67%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 749 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 749kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 76g 152%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 249mg 83%
Sodium 1152mg 48%
Potassium 579mg 12%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 6408IU 128%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 12mg 67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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