Description
Jamaican oxtails are a soul-satisfying dish that captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine. This recipe features tender, fall-off-the-bone meat simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce, creating an irresistible culinary experience. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, serve it over rice and peas or mashed potatoes to enjoy a comforting meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs oxtail
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 large sweet yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tsp allspice (pimento)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear oxtails until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in brown sugar and allow it to caramelize slightly before adding thyme, allspice, carrots, and Scotch bonnet pepper.
- Pour in beef broth and soy sauce until oxtails are just covered; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for about 2-3 hours until fork-tender.
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes with sauce ladled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg