Jamaican Oxtail Stew with Butter Beans

Jamaican Oxtail Stew with Butter Beans

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Caribbean · 60 min · Beef · gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein

524 cal 34g protein 16g carbs 36g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 1 1/2 lb oxtail, cut into segments
  • 1 can (15 oz) canned butter beans, drained
  • 1/2 tbsp browning sauce
  • 1 large yellow onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp fresh thyme
  • 2 stalks scallions
  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice (pimento)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Season oxtail with salt, garlic, thyme, allspice, and browning sauce.
  2. Sear the oxtail in hot oil in a pressure cooker 8 minutes until well browned.
  3. Add chopped onion, scallions, whole Scotch bonnet, and water to cover.
  4. Pressure cook on high 40 minutes until the meat is fork-tender.
  5. Release pressure, stir in butter beans, and simmer uncovered 5 minutes to thicken.
  6. Discard the Scotch bonnet and adjust salt before serving over rice.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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