Caribbean Oxtail Stew

Ingredients

• 1.5kg oxtail
• For seasoning: 4 garlic cloves, 1 thumb ginger, 3 spring onions, 1 tsp thyme, 2 tsp allspice, salt, pepper
• 3 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire
• 1 scotch bonnet (whole)
• 1 can butter beans
• 3 carrots, chunked

Instructions

1. Blend the seasoning ingredients; rub onto the oxtail and rest 1 hour.
2. Caramelise the sugar in oil, then brown the oxtail.
3. Add the onions and 1.5 litres water; bring to a simmer.
4. Add the soy, Worcestershire, scotch bonnet and carrots.
5. Cover and cook gently 3-4 hours until the meat falls from the bone.
6. Add the butter beans for the last 20 minutes.

Serving suggestions

• Serve with rice and peas.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days; even better the next day.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

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