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Oxtail Stew (Jamaican)

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9/10

Oxtail braised with butter beans in a rich, dark sauce of soy, allspice, and scotch bonnet.

Beef Stew & Braise Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free

Why It Works

Oxtail's high collagen-to-meat ratio creates an extraordinarily gelatinous, lip-sticking sauce after long braising; browning sauce (burnt sugar) adds bittersweet depth and dark color.

Key Ingredients

oxtail butter beans soy sauce allspice thyme scotch bonnet garlic browning sauce

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