Savory Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Name: Savory Jamaican Oxtail Stew
Prep time: 4 h
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Oxtail; Soy sauce; Worcestershire sauce; All-purpose seasoning; Black pepper; Salt; Garlic; Onion; Fresh thyme; Vegetable oil; Beef stock; Water; Tomato paste; Scotch bonnet peppers; Browning sauce; Carrots; Butter beans; Bell pepper

A flavorful Caribbean classic infused with butter beans and spices

Dive into the rich and hearty flavors of Jamaica with this slow-cooked oxtail stew, perfect for a cozy dinner gathering.

4 h 30 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Oxtail Marinade

Oxtail

3 lbs, cut into pieces

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons

All-purpose seasoning

1 tablespoon

Black pepper

1 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Onion

1 large, thinly sliced

Fresh thyme

2 sprigs

For the Stew Base

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Beef stock

2 cups

Water

2 cups

Tomato paste

1 tablespoon

Scotch bonnet peppers

2 whole, pierced

Browning sauce

2 tablespoons

For the Vegetables

Carrots

2 large, sliced

Butter beans

2 cans, drained and rinsed

Bell pepper

1, chopped

Preparation

Marinating the Oxtail

Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine oxtail with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, all-purpose seasoning, pepper, salt, garlic, onion, and thyme.

Coat Thoroughly

Mix well to coat the oxtail thoroughly.

Refrigerate

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preparing the Stew Base

Heat Oil & Sear Oxtail

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then sauté the marinated oxtail until browned on all sides.

Add Browning Sauce & Tomato Paste

Add browning sauce and tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Cooking Process

Searing the Oxtail

Brown all sides in hot oil for flavor depth.

Simmering the Stew

Add stock, water, and peppers, then cook slowly.

⚠ Handle Scotch bonnet peppers with care to avoid eye irritation.

Incorporating Vegetables

Add carrots and beans during the final hour.

💡 Use a potato masher to lightly mash the butter beans for a thicker stew consistency.

Plating & Serving