Jamaican Oxtail with Broad Beans
My grandmother taught me how to make this traditional Jamaican dish.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 18, 2026Share
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My grandmother taught me how to make this traditional Jamaican dish.
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Ingredients 16
1 pound beef oxtail, cut into pieces
1 large onion, chopped
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 scotch bonnet chile pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
0.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1.5 cups water
1 cup canned fava beans, drained
1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
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Toss the oxtail with the onion, green onion, garlic, ginger, chile pepper, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat up the vegetable oil in a big skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail in the skillet until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Put everything in the pressure cooker and pour in 1 1/2 cup of water. Cook at pressure for 25 minutes, then remove from heat, and remove the lid according to manufacturer's directions.
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Add the fava beans and allspice berries, then bring it to a simmer over medium-high heat. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water, and stir into the simmering oxtail. Cook and stir for a few minutes until the beans get tender and the sauce thickens up.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 22g
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Saturated Fat 8g
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Cholesterol 125mg
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Sodium 1089mg
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Total Carbohydrate 18g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 39g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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