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Jamaican Oxtail

A comforting and flavorful Jamaican Oxtail dish featuring robust flavors and tender meat, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2-3 pounds Oxtail, cut into sections
  • 2 medium Carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Butter beans
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper (or more to taste) Can adjust for spiciness
  • 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
  • 4 cups Beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add olive oil to the pot.
  2. Add the chopped onions, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add the oxtail to the pot and brown the meat on all sides to seal in the flavor.
  4. Incorporate the tomatoes, carrots, butter beans, thyme, allspice, soy sauce, and brown sugar into the pot. Stir everything together.
  5. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Cover the pot and cook for approximately 2.5 to 3 hours on low heat, until the oxtail is tender and the sauce is thickened.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then remove the thyme sprigs.
  8. Serve the oxtail stew with rice, steamed vegetables, or crusty bread.

Notes

This dish is best served with fluffy white rice or brown rice, which can soak up the rich sauce. It can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For longer storage, it can be frozen for up to three months.