BAHAMIAN STYLE OXTAIL & LIMA BEANS / COOKING IN ISOLATION

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Beef shank offers a leaner option while pork shoulder is more affordable.

lima beans

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned green beans

Edamame is a protein-rich alternative, while canned green beans are budget-friendly.

Add 5 pounds of oxtails to a pressure cooker with water halfway filled and 2 beef bouillon cubes, cooking for approximately 25 minutes until tender.

If not using a pressure cooker, braise in a Dutch oven for approximately 16 minutes or boil until tender.

Set aside 2 tablespoons of browning sauce and place a pot over medium-high heat, adding olive oil and the browning sauce.

Brown the oxtails in batches for approximately 3 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.

Slice 1 medium red onion and 1 green bell pepper, and dice 8 cloves of garlic.

Add the onions, green bell peppers, and garlic to the pot, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Add 2 cups of diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 3 minutes.

Stir in 1 cup of ketchup and 3 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, along with the crushed allspice berries and bay leaf.

Add the reserved broth and stir to achieve a sauce that coats the back of a spoon.

Bring to a boil, then add the browned oxtails, 2 cups of large white lima beans, and season with black pepper.

Let cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until ready.

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