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The Best Jamaican Oxtail Recipe

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Get ready to fall in love with the rich, slow-cooked flavors of authentic Jamaican oxtail. Tender, fall-off-the-bone meat simmered in a bold, herb-infused gravy—this dish is comfort food with a Caribbean soul. Perfect for a Sunday dinner or any day that needs a little extra warmth.

Ingredients

Scale

2½ lbs oxtail

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp white sugar

1 tbsp garlic & herb seasoning (like Spike®)

1 tsp browning sauce (like Grace®)

¼ tsp paprika

¼ tsp cayenne pepper

¼ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 carrots, thinly sliced

2 celery stalks, thinly sliced

1 onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 cups low-sodium beef broth

1 bunch fresh thyme

1 sprig rosemary

1 bay leaf

2 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

Season the Oxtail: In a large bowl, combine oxtail with soy sauce, Worcestershire, salt, sugar, garlic-herb seasoning, browning sauce, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.

Brown the Meat: Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high. Sear oxtail on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.

Sauté the Veggies: In the same pot, sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until softened.

Simmer to Perfection: Return oxtail to the pot. Pour in beef broth, then add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the meat is tender and sauce is rich.

Final Touch: Discard herbs and bay leaf. Skim fat if desired. Serve hot over rice or with Jamaican rice and peas.

Notes

Slow-cooked magic with island soul—this oxtail dish hits every note.

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