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Jamaican Oxtail

Jamaican Oxtail

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Experience the rich, savory flavors of Jamaican Oxtail with this quick and easy recipe that delivers tender meat in just 30 minutes! Utilizing a pressure cooker or instant pot, this dish combines succulent oxtail with a medley of spices and vegetables for a hearty meal that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice or alongside your favorite sides to impress your guests while enjoying minimal cleanup. With its mouthwatering sauce and fall-off-the-bone tenderness, this Jamaican Oxtail recipe is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb Oxtail
  • 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tsp Chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp Allspice
  • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
  • ½ Red bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ Green bell pepper (diced)
  • 4 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 16 oz Butter beans (rinsed)
  • 23 Bay leaves
  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 4 sprigs Thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Baby carrots (or chopped whole carrots)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 16 oz Butter beans (rinsed)

Instructions

  1. Rinse oxtail with water, lemon juice, and vinegar; trim excess fat.
  2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except water and cornstarch; mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Set pressure cooker to sauté mode, add cooking oil, and sear oxtail on both sides for about 1 minute.
  4. Remove oxtail; sauté onions, peppers, and tomatoes until soft.
  5. Return oxtail to pot along with bay leaves and water; stir well.
  6. Close lid and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes; release steam naturally.
  7. Add butter beans and carrots; mix cornstarch with water before adding to thicken sauce; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: Caribbean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg