Jamaican Oxtail with Broad Beans

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 4
Delicious Jamaican Oxtail with Broad Beans
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours and 15 min

Ready In

3 hours and 35 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 pound beef oxtail , cut into pieces
1 large onion , chopped
1 green onion , thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 scotch bonnet chile pepper , chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 sprig fresh thyme , chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup canned fava beans , drained
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
554
Sugar
2g
Fat
25g
Jamaican oxtail with broad beans is a staple of Caribbean cuisine. This dish has layers of delicious flavors that blend together perfectly and will make your taste buds sing. The oxtails are slowly cooked until they are melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the broad beans add lovely texture. This meal is perfect for those who love bold and flavorful food and want to try something new. It’s perfect to serve for a dinner party or a Sunday family dinner. Jamaican oxtail with broad beans is a warm and comforting meal that fills both the tummy and the soul.

Instructions

1.Season your oxtails with salt and pepper.
2.Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3.Add the oxtails and cook until browned on all sides.
4.Remove the oxtails from the pot and set them aside.
5.Add the onions, garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot. Cook them until the onions are translucent.
6.Add the soy sauce, thyme, allspice berries, 1 1/2 cups of water, and the oxtails to the pot.
7.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 3 hours or until the oxtails are tender.
8.Once the oxtails are done, add the fava beans to the pot and let them cook for 15 minutes.
9.Mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water together in a small bowl.
10.Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot and stir until the sauce thickens.
11.Serve with rice and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is extremely flavorful and hearty.
It’s a perfect comfort food for colder days as it’s warming and filling.
Oxtails meat is also packed with collagen and healthy fats which makes it a nutritious choice.

CONS

The dish is relatively high in calories, and it takes some time to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Oxtails contain a high amount of collagen, which is an essential protein that helps to support healthy bones, skin, and joints. They’re also rich in healthy fats that naturally occur in red meat and can help promote weight management. Allspice is packed with antioxidants, which help to reduce inflammation and boost immunity.

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