Caribbean Oxtail Stew
This rich and flavorful Caribbean oxtail stew features tender oxtail simmered with a medley of aromatic vegetables and spices. It's a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 3 h 30 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 1.262 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 1,5 kgoxtail, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1,5 ctsalt
- 1 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 ctpaprika
- 0,5 ctallspice, ground
- 1 uscotch bonnet pepper, whole
- 2 csvegetable oil
- 1 uyellow onion, chopped
- 4 gragarlic, minced
- 1 csginger, grated
- 2 cstomato paste
- 4 tassabeef broth
- 2 ubay leaf
- 3 gthyme, fresh
- 2 ucarrot, peeled and sliced
- 2 upotato, peeled and cubed
- 0,5 tassalima bean, frozen or canned, drained
garnish
- 30 ggreen onion, chopped(opcional)
Estris
large bowl · dutch oven · wooden spoon
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Pat the oxtail pieces dry with paper towels.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Drying the meat helps achieve a better sear.
- 2
In a large bowl, season the oxtail with salt, black pepper, paprika, and allspice.
Uns 2 min
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Uns 2 min
- 4
Sear the oxtail in batches until browned on all sides, then remove from the pot and set aside.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: Do not overcrowd the pot; sear in batches to ensure good browning.
- 5
Add the yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Uns 5 min
- 6
Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- 7
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Cooking the tomato paste deepens its flavor.
- 8
Return the seared oxtail to the pot.
- 9
Pour in the beef broth, add the bay leaf, fresh thyme, and the whole scotch bonnet pepper.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Leave the scotch bonnet whole to infuse flavor without too much heat. If you prefer more spice, you can prick it with a fork.
- 10
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the oxtail is very tender.
Uns 2 h
Nota de cuina: The longer and slower the simmer, the more tender the oxtail will become.
- 11
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Uns 30 min
- 12
Stir in the lima beans and cook for 5 minutes more.
Uns 5 min
- 13
Carefully remove the scotch bonnet pepper, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 14
Serve the oxtail stew hot, garnished with fresh green onion if desired.
Nota de cuina: Pairs wonderfully with rice or dumplings.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 1.262,1kcal
- Proteïnes
- 116,2g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 42,7g
- Greixos
- 68,7g
- Fibra
- 7,9g
- Sucre
- 7,2g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover oxtail stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, or in the microwave until heated through.