Oxtail Stew

Name: Oxtail Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 3 lbs oxtail, trimmed; 1 tbsp browning sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp ground allspice, ground; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cups beef broth; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 can canned butter beans, drained

Rich and tender beef oxtail braised with aromatics, scotch bonnet pepper, and butter beans in a deeply savory gravy.

200 minMediumServes 4650 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs oxtail, trimmed
1 tbsp browning sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp ground allspice, ground
1 large yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups beef broth
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 can canned butter beans, drained

Instructions

1

Combine 3 lbs trimmed oxtail with 1 tbsp browning sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp ground ground allspice, 1 large chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 1 deseeded scotch bonnet pepper in a large bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
3

Remove oxtail from marinade, reserve marinade, and brown the meat on all sides for 8 minutes.
4

Pour in 3 cups beef broth, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, and reserved marinade, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
5

Simmer for 2.5 hours until oxtail reaches an internal temperature of at least 200F and becomes tender.
6

Stir in 1 can drained canned butter beans and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until gravy thickens.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Oxtail Stew reach?

For Oxtail Stew, the target internal temperature is 200 F (about 95 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Oxtail Stew marinate?

Follow the time in step 1. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

What can I use instead of allspice in Oxtail Stew?

The entry for Oxtail Stew calls for 1 tsp ground allspice, ground. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Can I make Oxtail Stew less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Oxtail Stew comes from 1 scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How much protein is in Oxtail Stew?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 48 g of protein in about 650 calories, alongside 22 g carbohydrate and 40 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 890 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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