Oxtail with broad beans
If you've got oxtail, scotch bonnet and broad beans, you're most of the way to this Jamaican beef: about 70 minutes of cooking across 8 steps. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 8 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 8 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Soy
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How to make it
- Toss the oxtail with the onion, spring onion, garlic, ginger, chilli, soy sauce, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Brown the oxtail in the pan until browned all over, about 10 minutes.
- Place into a pressure cooker, and pour in 375ml water.
- Cook at pressure for 25 minutes, then remove from heat, and remove the lid according to manufacturer's directions.
- Add the broad beans and pimento berries, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Dissolve the cornflour in 2 tablespoons water, and stir into the simmering oxtail.
- Cook and stir a few minutes until the sauce has thickened, and the broad beans are tender.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Saucepan Β· Pressure cooker
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Soy Sauce
- tamari (gluten-free) Β· coconut aminos
What to serve with Oxtail with broad beans
- Saltfish and Ackee Seafood
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- Callaloo Jamaican Style Miscellaneous
- Brown Stew Chicken Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Oxtail with broad beans take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 8 steps and 13 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?
Try tamari (gluten-free). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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