Jamaican Style Oxtails- Comfort Food Meal

oxtails

🥗Healthier: beef shank

💰Cheaper: pork shank

Pork shank provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining similar flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth reduces calories while adding flavor.

Wash and clean oxtails thoroughly, cutting off excess fat.

Dice onion, shallots, bell peppers, and tomatoes; slice garlic and ginger; chop celery and green onions.

Mix seasonings in a bowl: beef bouillon, brown liquid, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, onion powder, allspice, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, paprika, ground ginger, and chicken bouillon cube.

Marinate oxtails with the mixed seasonings and half of the diced vegetables for about 3 hours in the refrigerator.

Heat avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Brown the larger pieces of oxtails first, then add smaller pieces.

Deglaze the pot with water and add enough water to cover the oxtails; let simmer for about 10-12 minutes.

Add the remaining marinated vegetables to the pot and cover.

After about 1.5 hours, check for tenderness and add more water if necessary.

Add dried serrano peppers for heat and remaining vegetables.

After about 2 hours and 15 minutes, check for tenderness; add cannellini beans and cook for an additional 30 minutes to heat through and thicken the gravy.

Cooking Techniques

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