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Oxtail Stew

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Oxtail stew is a rich, flavorful dish featuring tender, braised oxtail in a savory gravy. This slow-cooked stew combines a variety of spices, fresh ingredients, and butter beans for a comforting, hearty meal that’s perfect for colder months.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Caribbean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

For the Stew:

2 tablespoons olive oil

3–4 pounds oxtails

½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

1 large onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

1 habanero, diced

¼ teaspoon allspice (ground)

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

¼ cup tomato paste

2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)

4–6 cups beef broth (low sodium)

4 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped

2 bay leaves

15 ounce lima beans (rinsed and drained, or butter beans or white/navy beans)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large braiser or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the oxtails with salt and pepper, and sear them on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, ginger, and habanero, and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Stir in the allspice, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and tomato paste, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the paste starts to brown.
  3. Return the oxtails to the pot. Add beef broth, thyme, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover slightly, and simmer for 2 hours.
  4. Stir in butter beans and continue simmering uncovered for 30-45 minutes, or until oxtails are tender.
  5. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry. Stir into the stew and cook until it thickens. Garnish with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the oxtails with mushrooms or a mix of vegetables.
  • Adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of habanero or adding other chili peppers.
  • Feel free to use butter beans, navy beans, or any other preferred beans.

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