Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this delicious Jamaican Oxtail recipe. This dish features tender, fall-off-the-bone beef, simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce made from a blend of spices and fresh vegetables. Prepared in an instant pot or pressure cooker, you can enjoy this hearty meal in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Serve it over rice and peas or alongside your favorite veggies for a satisfying and nutritious feast that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb beef oxtail
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 16 oz butter beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup baby carrots (chopped)
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon (or beef, vegetable bouillon)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 2–3 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with water for thickening)
Instructions
- Rinse the oxtail with water and lemon juice; trim excess fat and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Set the instant pot to sauté; add oil and sear oxtail until browned on all sides.
- Remove oxtail; sauté onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers in the same pot until softened.
- Return oxtail to the pot with water and bay leaves; cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
- After natural release, stir in green onions, butter beans, and carrots; mix cornstarch with water and add to thicken sauce.
- Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg