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Oxtail

A rich and flavorful oxtail stew, slow-cooked until tender and falling off the bone, seasoned with a blend of Caribbean spices and vegetables.

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3h
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Ingredients

  • 2.7 lb beef oxtail
  • 1 count lime
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoon adobo seasoning
  • 2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoon dried garlic parsley
  • 3 tablespoon oxtail seasoning
  • 1 bunch thyme
  • 1 count scotch bonnet pepper
  • 0.25 cup browning sauce
  • 0.25 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 1 count red bell pepper
  • 1 count green bell pepper
  • 1 count yellow bell pepper
  • 1 bunch green onions (scallions)
  • 1 count onion
  • 0.25 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 32 oz beef broth
  • 5 count bay leaves
  • 0.25 cup ketchup

Method

  1. 1

    Clean the oxtail by rubbing it with lime and rinsing it thoroughly with water in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Place the cleaned oxtail in a large bowl and season generously with black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, adobo, oregano, garlic parsley, and oxtail seasoning.

  3. 3

    Add fresh thyme, a whole scotch bonnet pepper, browning sauce, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and salt to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Add chopped red, green, and yellow bell peppers, along with chopped onion and green onions to the oxtail.

  5. 5

    Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands to ensure the oxtail is fully coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate.

  6. 6

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and let it caramelize slightly.

  7. 7

    Carefully place the marinated oxtail pieces into the hot oil and brown them on all sides.

  8. 8

    Add the remaining vegetables and marinade from the bowl into the pot with the oxtail.

  9. 9

    Stir in ginger paste and whole garlic cloves.

  10. 10

    Pour in the beef broth until the oxtail is mostly covered.

  11. 11

    Add bay leaves to the pot. Bring to a simmer.

  12. 12

    Stir in ketchup and a bit more brown sugar.

  13. 13

    Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and let it simmer for at least 2-3 hours, or until the oxtail is tender and falling off the bone.

  14. 14

    Once cooked, serve the oxtail and its gravy over Rice & Peas.

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