Description
Discover the essence of Caribbean cuisine with this Jamaican Oxtail recipe! In just 30 minutes, you can create a sumptuous dish featuring tender, flavorful meat that falls off the bone. Infused with a delightful blend of spices and marinated to perfection, this dish delivers rich flavors that will impress your family and friends alike. Whether served alongside rice and peas or paired with comforting mashed potatoes, this one-pot meal is perfect for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb oxtail
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 16 oz butter beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the oxtail with water, lemon, and vinegar; trim excess fat and pat dry.
- Marinate the oxtail with minced garlic, spices, and vegetables for at least 30 minutes.
- In an instant pot or pressure cooker on sauté mode, sear each side of the oxtail until browned.
- Remove the oxtail; sauté onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes until soft.
- Return the oxtail to the pot with drippings and add water; pressure cook for 20 minutes.
- Release steam naturally; then stir in butter beans and carrots, thicken with cornstarch mixture.
- Serve hot with your choice of sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg