West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew
West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew features deeply rich, slow-braised oxtail simmered with tomato, aromatics, and warm spices for a hearty, comforting bowl. Kidney beans add body, while a cornstarch slurry finishes the sauce with a silky sheen. It’s ideal for a cozy weekend dinner or a special family gathering when you want something robust and satisfying.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine 10 cups water, the celery, tomato paste, bouillon cubes, and garlic in a large Dutch oven; stir until the tomato paste is dissolved. Add the peppercorns and bay leaves; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oxtail and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Move the oxtail to the Dutch oven. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of oil from the skillet. Lower the heat to medium; add the onion to the skillet. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes; transfer to the Dutch oven.
- 3
Cover the Dutch oven. Lower the heat to medium-low; simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Season the stew with salt and black pepper. Keep cooking, covered, until the oxtail is tender but not falling off the bone, about 30 minutes more.
- 4
Move the oxtail to a serving dish. Add the kidney beans to the Dutch oven; return to a simmer. Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Stir it into the Dutch oven; simmer until thickened and clear, about 1 minute. Pour the sauce over the oxtail.
- Calories 248.62 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.7 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 41.09 g 15%
- Total Fat 9.51 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 479.33 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 13.55 g Good Source 48%
- Total Sugars 22.67 g --
- Added Sugars 16.59 g High 33%
- Calcium 39.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 600.71 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 30.03 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
West African Inspired Oxtail Stew is a Jamaican dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Peppercorns, Canola Oil, and Celery. Each serving provides about 248.62 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew?
- It is a Jamaican stew recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Peppercorns, Canola Oil, Celery, Cornstarch. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew?
- About 3 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 248.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew healthy?
- West African-Inspired Oxtail Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 248.62 calories and 4.7 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 479.33 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 16.59 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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