Trini Oxtail Stew Spectacular

Trini Oxtail Stew Spectacular is a hearty and flavorful dish that is a staple in Trinidad and Tobago cuisine. This stew is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the oxtail to become tender and infused with rich Caribbean spices.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Trinidad and Tobago Oxtail Stew Caribbean Slow Cooked
Trini Oxtail Stew Spectacular

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs oxtail, cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup red wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the oxtail pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail pieces on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Return the oxtail to the pot and add thyme, bay leaves, scotch bonnet pepper, beef broth, and red wine.
  5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3 hours, or until the oxtail is tender.
  6. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
3 hours
Total time:
3 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
35g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Trini Oxtail Stew Spectacular is best served with a side of rice and peas, or with traditional Caribbean dumplings.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of heat, you can chop the scotch bonnet pepper and add it to the stew instead of leaving it whole.

Cost

$25