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Jamaican Oxtail and Beans Recipe

Jamaican Oxtail and Beans Recipe

4.9 from 24 reviews

This Jamaican Oxtail and Beans recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender oxtails with butter beans in a rich, savory stew. The oxtails are marinated in a flavorful blend of Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and spices before being simmered to perfection. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!

Ingredients

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Oxtail Marinade:

  • 3 pounds oxtails
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon allspice

Stew:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 45 cloves garlic, minced
  • 34 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

Instructions

  1. Oxtail Marinade: Place oxtails in a large baking dish. Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and allspice. Toss to coat.
  2. Stew: Brown oxtails in a saucepot. Sauté onions and garlic, then return oxtails to pot with vegetables, herbs, ketchup, and vinegar. Add beef broth, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.
  3. Drain butter beans and mix with cornstarch. Stir into the stew and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
  4. Serve sprinkled with scallions and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra heat, leave the scotch bonnet pepper whole for flavor without too much spiciness.
  • This stew is even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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Keywords: Jamaican Oxtail and Beans, Oxtail Stew, Jamaican Stew Recipe