OXTAIL & BEANS, Brown Stewed. (The Jamaican way)

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Pork shoulder provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective alternative to store-bought broth.

Wash the oxtail and remove excess fat.

Season the oxtail with salt and all-purpose seasoning.

Add 1 tablespoon of browning to the oxtail.

Add freshly blended green seasoning to the oxtail.

Mix everything together thoroughly.

Add chopped garlic, pimento peppers, and fresh thyme to the oxtail mixture.

Allow the oxtail to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

In a pot, heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil on high heat.

Add sugar to the hot cooking oil to caramelize it.

Once the sugar starts to foam, add the marinated oxtail to the pot.

Mix the oxtail in the caramelized sauce until it reaches a nice dark brown color.

Cover the pot and allow the oxtail to soak up the caramelized sauce for 2 minutes.

Add the remaining marinade to the pot along with 3 cups of water.

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, allowing it to cook for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours, check that the meat is tender and the sauce is thick.

Add 2 tablespoons of ketchup to the pot and mix it in.

Add 1 can of broad beans to the pot.

Add chopped sweet peppers and a whole green pepper to the pot.

Cover the pot and allow to simmer for 2 minutes.

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