HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN OXTAIL AND BEANS ( Easy Step By Step Guide)

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and cost, while black beans offer a similar texture.

oxtail

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are more affordable and cook faster.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is less expensive and readily available.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: bone broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Bouillon cubes are a cost-effective way to add flavor.

Wash oxtail under running water with a splash of vinegar.

Chop and dice carrots, onions, scallions, and garlic.

Season oxtail with powdered seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and browning; rub in well and marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sear oxtail for 3-4 minutes on each side.

Remove oxtail and set aside; add onions, scallions, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until onions are soft.

Add reserved liquid from marinated oxtail to deglaze the skillet; if none, use a splash of water.

Return oxtail to the skillet, add carrots, and enough beef broth to cover the oxtail.

Add a sprig of thyme and 1 tablespoon of ketchup; cover and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours on medium to low heat, checking liquid levels occasionally and adding water as needed.

After 2 hours and 45 minutes, add broad beans and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.

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