Jamaican Stew Oxtail

Name: Jamaican Stew Oxtail
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 3 lb oxtail, trimmed; 1 onion, sliced; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 sprig thyme; 6 cups hot water; Salt and black pepper to taste

Prep 20 min · Cook 3 hrs · Serves 6

Ingredients

3 lb oxtail, trimmed
1 onion, sliced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 sprig thyme
6 cups hot water
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Wash and clean the oxtail thoroughly.
Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic.
Brown the oxtail in a large pot with a little oil, then drain excess oil.
Add 4 cups hot water, bring to a boil.
Add thyme, onions, tomato, and green pepper; simmer 2–3 hours until tender.
Optional: Add beans or dumplings in the last 30 minutes.
Adjust seasoning as needed; serve hot.

Tips and Serving

Serve with rice and peas or ground provisions for a traditional Jamaican meal.