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Tender and juicy Jamaican oxtails in slow cooker

Recipe for Jamaican Oxtails in Slow Cooker

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 4 people
Calories 690 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wide skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Slow cooker or crock pot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. oxtail
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • ½ cup onions chopped
  • ¾ cup carrots chopped
  • 2 pcs. garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 2 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar
  • 2-3 pcs. bay leaves
  • Salt and ground pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the oxtail pieces and sear until slightly browned, which shouldn’t take more than 5-6 minutes.
  • Transfer the oxtail to the slow cooker.
  • Add tomato paste, onions, carrots, garlic, thyme, allspice, and paprika to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes until aromatic. Pour the mixture over the oxtail.
  • Whisk the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a bowl. Include the bay leaves in the slow cooker and pour in the mixture.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook the oxtail mixture on low heat for 8-10 hours. You’ll know the meat will be cooked when it quickly falls off the bone.
  • Remove the bay leaves and season the dish with salt and pepper, as desired.

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Notes

  • To ensure even cooking, ensure all of your oxtails are of medium size and about the same size.
 
  • To prevent the oxtails from drying out during the lengthy cooking time, it's recommended to use plenty of liquid, such as beef broth, to cover and submerge them.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Recipe for Jamaican Oxtails in Slow Cooker
Amount per Serving
Calories
690
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
16
g
Cholesterol
 
249
mg
83
%
Sodium
 
961
mg
42
%
Potassium
 
370
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
72
g
144
%
Vitamin A
 
4873
IU
97
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
147
mg
15
%
Iron
 
14
mg
78
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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