Island-Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew
Island-Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew features tender, slow-braised oxtail in a rich, glossy gravy layered with thyme, rosemary, and warm spices. Savory-sweet notes from soy, Worcestershire, and browning deepen the sauce while vegetables melt into the broth for body. Serve this comforting dish for a cozy weekend dinner or a special gathering when you want bold, homestyle flavor.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook3 hrs 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 25
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the oxtail in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sugar, garlic and herb seasoning, browning sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Rub the soy sauce mixture over both sides of the oxtail; discard any extra.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the oxtail in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side; move to a plate and set aside.
- 3
Sauté the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in the same skillet until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beef broth, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Add the oxtail, with its juices, and the butter. Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the oxtail is fork tender, about 3 hours.
- 4
Uncover the skillet and raise the heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 159.1 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.29 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 18.9 g 7%
- Total Fat 8.58 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 3.03 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.66 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 853.54 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 5.83 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 9.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.47 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 148.14 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.45 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 784.68 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 83.52 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 10.4 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Island Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Browning Sauce, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 159.1 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Browning Sauce, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew?
- About 3 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 159.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Island-Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew healthy?
- Island-Style Jamaican Oxtail Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 159.1 calories and 4.29 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 853.54 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.03 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, 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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