Description
Jamaican Oxtail is a soul-satisfying dish that captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine, combining rich flavors and tender meat in a delightful one-pot meal. This recipe uses an Instant Pot or pressure cooker to deliver fall-off-the-bone oxtail in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Infused with aromatic spices and served with your choice of rice and peas or creamy mashed potatoes, this dish promises to become a cherished favorite in your home. With minimal cleanup required and a comforting flavor profile, Jamaican Oxtail is sure to impress both your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb Oxtail
- 3 Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Allspice
- 2 tsp Chicken bouillon
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- ½ Red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ Green bell pepper (diced)
- 16 oz Butter beans (rinsed)
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- Cooking oil
- Water
Instructions
- Rinse oxtails with water, lemon, and vinegar; trim excess fat.
- Marinate oxtails with all ingredients for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the oxtails in an Instant Pot on sauté mode until browned.
- Sauté onions, peppers, and tomatoes until softened.
- Add oxtails back to the pot with water and bay leaves; pressure cook for 20 minutes.
- Stir in butter beans and carrots; simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Serve hot over rice and peas or your favorite side dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg