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Savory Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Name: Savory Jamaican Oxtail Stew
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 270 min
Total time: 360 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; 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; Carrots, 2 large, sliced; Butter beans, 2 cans, drained and rinsed; Bell pepper, 1, chopped

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

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·By Troy·August 2, 2025

Prep

1 h 30 min

Cook

4 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Oxtail Marinade

For the Stew Base

For the Vegetables

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 641 kcal
Protein: 45.7 g
Carbs: 24.4 g
Fat: 45.8 g
Fiber: 5.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3843 kcal
Protein: 274.3 g
Carbs: 146.5 g
Fat: 274.5 g
Fiber: 33.9 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Oxtail 3 lbs, cut into pieces	3060	235.5	0	243.5	0
Soy sauce 2 tablespoons	20	2	2	0	0
Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons	25	0	6	0	0
All-purpose seasoning 1 tablespoon	15	0	3	0	1
Black pepper 1 teaspoon	6	0.25	1.5	0.1	0.7
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Garlic 4 cloves, minced	18	0.75	4.5	0	0.3
Onion 1 large, thinly sliced	60	1.5	14	0.2	2
Fresh thyme 2 sprigs	3	0.1	0.5	0	0.4
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	27	0
Beef stock 2 cups	30	3	4	1	0
Water 2 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Tomato paste 1 tablespoon	15	0.7	3.5	0	1
Scotch bonnet peppers 2 whole, pierced	16	0.5	4	0.2	1.5
Browning sauce 2 tablespoons	30	0	8	0	0
Carrots 2 large, sliced	50	1	12	0.3	3.5
Butter beans 2 cans, drained and rinsed	440	28	78	2	22
Bell pepper 1, chopped	20	1	5	0.2	1.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Oxtail

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine oxtail with soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, all-purpose seasoning, pepper, salt, garlic, onion, and thyme.
2
Coat Thoroughly
Mix well to coat the oxtail thoroughly.
3
Refrigerate
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preparing the Stew Base

1
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.
2
Add Browning Sauce & Tomato Paste
Add browning sauce and tomato paste, stirring to combine.

How to Make Savory Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Total time: 6 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Searing the Oxtail
Brown all sides in hot oil for flavor depth.
2
Simmering the Stew
Add stock, water, and peppers, then cook slowly.
3
Incorporating Vegetables
Add carrots and beans during the final hour.

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Preparation

Marinating the Oxtail

Combine Ingredients

Coat Thoroughly

Refrigerate

Preparing the Stew Base

Heat Oil & Sear Oxtail

Add Browning Sauce & Tomato Paste

How to Make Savory Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Searing the Oxtail

Simmering the Stew

Incorporating Vegetables

Chef's Tips

Frequently asked questions

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