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

CaribbeanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-Free

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.

Questions

Can I make Oxtail Stew gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Oxtail Stew keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Oxtail Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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