Island-Style Oxtail Stew
Island-Style Oxtail Stew is rich and aromatic, with fall-apart oxtail simmered in a spiced gravy kissed by habanero heat, thyme, and warm allspice. Butter beans add creamy body while peppers and tomatoes round out a deep, savory base. It’s a cozy, slow-simmered dinner ideal for weekends or gatherings when you want bold Caribbean comfort in every spoonful.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Island-Style Oxtail Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Clean the oxtails and trim off any excess fat. Remove the stems and seeds from the habanero peppers.
- 2
Combine 1 habanero pepper, the onions, bell peppers, scallions, ginger, thyme, garlic, and bouillon in a food processor bowl and blend until it forms a paste-like consistency.
- 3
In a large bowl, rub the oxtails with 1/2 cup of the paste, jerk seasoning, browning sauce, and soy sauce. Massage the mixture thoroughly into the oxtails. Cover, refrigerate, and marinate for 8 hours or overnight.
- 4
Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Take the oxtails out of the marinade and reserve the marinade.
- 5
Heat oil in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add the oxtails and brown them on all sides, about 6 minutes. Add the reserved marinade and ketchup, cover, and cook until warmed through, about 15 minutes. Add the water, the remaining habanero pepper, allspice, and bay leaf. Cook over medium heat, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the meat is tender, 2 to 3 hours.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add the beans and tomatoes and simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- Calories 574.85 kcal High 29%
- Protein 55.66 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 40.7 g 15%
- Total Fat 24.89 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 12.68 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.56 mg High 46%
- Sodium 1192.92 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 9.26 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 13.53 g --
- Added Sugars 8.6 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 48.99 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 14.37 mg Good Source 80%
- Potassium 478.67 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 62.16 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 28.79 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Island Style Oxtail Stew is made with 21 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef, Beef Bouillon, Browning Sauce, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 574.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Island-Style Oxtail Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef, Beef Bouillon, Browning Sauce, Dried Bay Leaves, Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Island-Style Oxtail Stew?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 574.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Island-Style Oxtail Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Island-Style Oxtail Stew healthy?
- Island-Style Oxtail Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 574.85 calories and 55.66 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1192.92 mg (52% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.68 g (63% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.6 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, 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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