Jamaican Oxtail Stew Recipe

A rich and flavorful Jamaican oxtail stew, perfect for a hearty meal.

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 3 hrs

Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Jamaican

Servings servings

Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Wooden Spoon
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

3 lbs oxtails
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
2 sprigs thyme
2 whole scotch bonnet peppers optional, for heat
1 can butter beans, drained
to taste salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Brown the oxtails on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté the onions and garlic until softened.
4. Return the oxtails to the pot, add the beef broth, thyme, and scotch bonnet peppers.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 3 hours, or until the oxtails are tender.
6. Add the butter beans and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes:

Serve with rice and peas for a traditional Jamaican meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 5mg

Keywords:

Keyword Oxtail, Stew

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