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Bowl full of Oxtail stew.

Jamaican Style Oxtail Stew

Carne Diem Culinary
Jamaican Style Oxtail Stew is always a favorite local dish when we visit the Caribbean. This cast iron version works equally well when cooked on the stovetop, or on a grill, smoker, or open fire.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
Servings 6
Calories 318 kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron pan, skillet, or Dutch Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Pounds Oxtail
  • 1 Onion sliced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Sprig Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Scotch Bonnet Peppers diced
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 6 All-Spice Berries
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 15 ounce Can Butter Beans
  • 2 teaspoons Browning
  • 2 teaspoons Curry Powder preferably Caribbean style
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 Green Onion sliced
  • 3 Cups Beef Stock

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in the cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Brown both sides of all of the pieces of oxtail. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Sauté the onions until just soft, then add the green onion, minced garlic, diced Scotch Bonnet pepper, and thyme. Cook for about 2 minutes.
  • Add in the ketchup, spices and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low.
  • Add the beef broth, Browning, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Adjust the heat to bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Return the oxtail to the pan. Simmer the mixture until the meat is tender, about 1.5-2 hours. Flip the oxtails about every 30 minutes and it the liquid level begins to get too low add a little more beef broth or water.
  • Once the meat is tender, add the butter beans and simmer for about 30 more minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, salt to taste, and serve warm into bowls.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 38gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 514mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 87IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Breeo, Browning, Butter Beans, Caribbean, Cast Iron, oxtail, soup, stew, thyme
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