Jamaican Oxtail Stew

This Jamaican Curry Oxtail Stew brings bold Caribbean flavor and comforting home cooking to your table. Slowly simmered until tender, the oxtail absorbs layers of curry powder, turmeric, allspice, garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Coconut milk creates a rich, flavorful curry gravy, while butter beans, carrots, bell peppers, and fresh herbs make every spoonful hearty and satisfying
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 29 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs oxtail
  • 1 can butter beans
  • 3 medium size carrots peeled wash and cut into desired sizes
  • 2 onions one diced one sliced
  • 4 green onions washed and smashed lightly
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper or 1 ½ tsp ground scotch bonnet pepper
  • 12 whole all spice berries
  • 1 red and green onions ½ of each diced and ½ sliced
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic divided 1 n1
  • 1 pinch fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp curry powder divided 2 n1
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric divided 1 n1
  • 1 tsp salt Caribbean sazon, all -purpose seasoning, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp onion powder garlic powder, black pepper, beef bouillon,
  • 1 tbsp green seasoning
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil.

Method
 

  1. Trim excess fat from meat, wash in water and white vinegar , rinse and drain well and pat dry. Season with green seasoning, 1 tsp salt, Caribbean sazon, all -purpose seasoning, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried parsley, 1 tbsp onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, beef bouillon, 2 tbsp curry powder , 1 tsp turmeric powder, the one diced onion , 2 of the green onions, 1 tbsp minced garlic and the diced bell peppers,6 of the whole all spice berries. Season well, cover and let marinade 2-8 hours.
  2. Heat oil on low heat, add the remaining 1 tbsp curry powder, the 1 tsp turmeric powder, and stir well for 2 minutes, add the ginger and remaining minced garlic and remaining whole cloves and stir well for another 1 minute. Add the seasoned oxtail, turn the heat to medium , stir well to combine. Cover and cook on medium heat for 1 hour, stirring constantly, this should allow the meat to spring its own juices and slowly cook in its own juice. After 1 hour add water, stir well to combine, cover and cook for 2 to 2/12 hours. Add coconut milk, butter beans , carrots, remaining fresh seasonings like green onions, sliced onions, sliced bell peppers, fresh thyme and fresh rosemary , and the fresh scotch bonnet pepper (if used)stir well to combine , cover and cook for 30 minutes.
  3. Tip: Cooking time might varies depending on tenderness of oxtail.

Notes

This Jamaican Curry Oxtail Stew brings bold Caribbean flavor and comforting home cooking to your table. Slowly simmered until tender, the oxtail absorbs layers of curry powder, turmeric, allspice, garlic, ginger, and Scotch bonnet pepper. Coconut milk creates a rich, flavorful curry gravy, while butter beans, carrots, bell peppers, and fresh herbs make every spoonful hearty and satisfying.
Marinating the oxtail before cooking gives the seasonings time to infuse the meat, and a gentle simmer builds a deeply savory stew. The butter beans soak up the golden gravy, while the carrots add a touch of sweetness that complements the warming spices and peppery heat.
Perfect for Sunday dinner or a comforting family meal, this Jamaican curry oxtail recipe is delicious served with steamed rice, rice and peas, or your favorite vegetables. Give the oxtail the time it needs to become tender, and enjoy a flavorful meal worth the wait.