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Authentic Jamaican Oxtail Recipe

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Get ready to fall in love with one of the most flavorful dishes you’ll ever make! This Authentic Jamaican Oxtail Recipe brings rich, deep, slow-cooked flavors straight to your table. Tender oxtail pieces simmered in a luscious, thick gravy with classic Caribbean spices, butter beans, and a kick of scotch bonnet heat—this dish is pure comfort food magic. Perfect for a quick dinner prep (thanks to marinating ahead), hearty meal ideas for gatherings, or indulgent dinner ideas when you crave something soul-satisfying. With its bold seasoning, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and vibrant flavor, this easy recipe will quickly become one of your favorite food ideas for special occasions and cozy weekends alike!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 lbs oxtail, cleaned and trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 2 teaspoons dried thyme)
  • 1 tablespoon allspice (pimento)
  • 2 tablespoons browning sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 1 can (15 oz) butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth (or water)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning

Instructions

  1. Clean the oxtail with vinegar and water, then pat dry.
  2. Season oxtail with salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, onion, scallions, thyme, allspice, soy sauce, and browning sauce. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown oxtail pieces in batches until deeply caramelized. Set aside.
  4. Sauté remaining onions, garlic, and scallions in the same pot.
  5. Return oxtail to pot. Add ketchup, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and beef broth to cover the meat.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 2–2.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  7. Once tender, add carrots and butter beans. Simmer uncovered for another 20–30 minutes until sauce thickens.
  8. Adjust seasoning to taste. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving if desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

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