Best Bajan Oxtail Stew Recipe

Name: Best Bajan Oxtail Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 2 lbs oxtails, jointed; 3 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons Trinidadian green seasoning; 1 1/2 onions, very thinly sliced; 1 green pepper, very thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon soya sauce; Stew; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons browning sauce (optional); 2 -3 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves; 4 stalks fresh marjoram; 8 stalks fresh thyme; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 potatoes, diced; 2 carrots, diced

Servings: persons

Marinade
2 lbs oxtails, jointed
3 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Trinidadian green seasoning
1 1/2 onions, very thinly sliced
1 green pepper, very thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soya sauce
Stew
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons browning sauce (optional)
2 -3 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons whole cloves
4 stalks fresh marjoram
8 stalks fresh thyme
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 potatoes, diced
2 carrots, diced

1
Marinade: put the clean oxtail in a large bowl and add all the ingredients to the meat so it is completely coated. Cover bowl, refrigerate and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
2
Stew: Heat vegetable oil and brown sugar on medium in a large pot until the mixture turns a light brown. Add the oxtail and brown them for a few minutes per side. Add browning sauce and stir.
3
Add water so that meat is almost covered. Turn heat up and add bay leaves, scotch bonnet pepper (make sure this doesn't break!), cloves and herbs. Cover pot and bring to the boil then reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 hours, or until meat is extremely tender. Stir every 30 minutes and add hot water whenever necessary: meat should always be mostly covered.
4
Remove scotch bonnet pepper carefully after about 1 1/2 hours of cooking. After 3 hours, or when the meat is done, add beef bouillon, ketchup, potatoes and carrots. Cook for another 30 minutes.
5
Taste and see if you need to add anymore spices or salt. It should be perfect at this point. If the sauce needs thickening just add a teaspoon of cornstarch or flour. Serve with rice and peas and a side of coleslaw. Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 2 lbs oxtails, jointed, 3 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Best Bajan Oxtail Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Bajan Oxtail Stew

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