Dinner for 4

Jamaican Oxtail

Name: Jamaican Oxtail
Total time: 275 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb oxtails; 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp all purpose seasoning; 1 tsp browning sauce (optional); 1/4 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp butter; 2 carrots; 2 red potatoes; 1 small onion; 4 cloves garlic; 3 cups beef broth; 6 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 sprig fresh rosemary; 5/8 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper

$14.95for 4275 minServes 4

Seasoned oxtails sear and slowly braise with vegetables, herbs, and beef broth until tender and richly flavored.

Photo: tasteofhome.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Beef brisket, 1.25 lb$7.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$9.36Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Carrots, 0.3 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.34Typical price
	Potatoes, 0.9 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.9 lb	$0.87Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
	Mint, 0.25$1.99 each typical	0.25	$0.56Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.75$0.60 each typical	0.75	$0.38Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.95

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsRelish, dressings, steak sauceOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

275 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Caribbean High-protein Family Dinners

Typical price

$3.74 per serving$14.95 for 4

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Ingredients

1 1/4 lb oxtails
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp all purpose seasoning
1 tsp browning sauce (optional)
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
2 carrots
2 red potatoes
1 small onion
4 cloves garlic
3 cups beef broth
6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
5/8 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper

Steps

Season the oxtails with salt, garlic powder, all-purpose seasoning, paprika, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Heat the oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the oxtails for 10 minutes.
Cook the onion and garlic in the pot for 8 minutes, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and browning sauce.
Add the broth, thyme, rosemary, and pepper, cover the Dutch oven, and simmer gently for 210 minutes.
Add the carrots and potatoes, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes, until tender and the oxtails reach at least 145 F.
Rest the oxtails for 7 minutes before serving.

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