Tender Oxtail with Jollof Rice

180 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop one red onion and three bell peppers of any color.
  2. 2Chop one red onion and three bell peppers of any color.
  3. 3Chop one red onion and three bell peppers of any color.
  4. 4Wash and trim three pounds of oxtail.
  5. 5Wash and trim three pounds of oxtail.
  6. 6Wash and trim three pounds of oxtail.
  7. 7Season the oxtail with 1 tablespoon of green seasoning, 1 tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of browning, 1 tablespoon of thyme, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of beef bouillon, 2 tablespoons of salt, and allspice.
  8. 8Season the oxtail with 1 tablespoon of green seasoning, 1 tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of browning, 1 tablespoon of thyme, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of beef bouillon, 2 tablespoons of salt, and allspice.
  9. 9Season the oxtail with 1 tablespoon of green seasoning, 1 tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste, 1 tablespoon of browning, 1 tablespoon of thyme, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of beef bouillon, 2 tablespoons of salt, and allspice.
  10. 10Add the chopped red onion and bell peppers to the oxtail.
  11. 11Add the chopped red onion and bell peppers to the oxtail.
  12. 12Add the chopped red onion and bell peppers to the oxtail.
  13. 13Mix the oxtail and vegetables thoroughly, ensuring the color of the meat changes from the seasoning.
  14. 14Mix the oxtail and vegetables thoroughly, ensuring the color of the meat changes from the seasoning.
  15. 15Mix the oxtail and vegetables thoroughly, ensuring the color of the meat changes from the seasoning.
  16. 16Marinate the oxtail for at least one hour.
  17. 17Marinate the oxtail for at least one hour.
  18. 18Marinate the oxtail for at least one hour.
  19. 19Cover the bottom of a pot with oil.
  20. 20Cover the bottom of a pot with oil.
  21. 21Cover the bottom of a pot with oil.
  22. 22Sauté the marinated oxtail in the pot until it gets a nice brown color and a crust all around, then remove the meat.
  23. 23Sauté the marinated oxtail in the pot until it gets a nice brown color and a crust all around, then remove the meat.
  24. 24Sauté the marinated oxtail in the pot until it gets a nice brown color and a crust all around, then remove the meat.
  25. 25Add the marinated vegetables to the pot with the remaining oil and sauté for a few minutes.
  26. 26Add the marinated vegetables to the pot with the remaining oil and sauté for a few minutes.
  27. 27Add the marinated vegetables to the pot with the remaining oil and sauté for a few minutes.
  28. 28Add enough hot water to cover the vegetables in the pot.
  29. 29Add enough hot water to cover the vegetables in the pot.
  30. 30Add enough hot water to cover the vegetables in the pot.
  31. 31Reintroduce the oxtail to the pot.
  32. 32Reintroduce the oxtail to the pot.
  33. 33Reintroduce the oxtail to the pot.
  34. 34Add a Scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.
  35. 35Add a Scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.
  36. 36Add a Scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.
  37. 37Cover the pot and let it cook for about an hour and a half, refilling with water if it gets too low.
  38. 38Cover the pot and let it cook for about an hour and a half, refilling with water if it gets too low.
  39. 39Cover the pot and let it cook for about an hour and a half, refilling with water if it gets too low.
  40. 40Continue cooking for a total of three hours until the oxtail is super tender.
  41. 41Continue cooking for a total of three hours until the oxtail is super tender.
  42. 42Continue cooking for a total of three hours until the oxtail is super tender.
  43. 43Serve the tender oxtail on a bed of Jollof rice with extra gravy.
  44. 44Serve the tender oxtail on a bed of Jollof rice with extra gravy.
  45. 45Serve the tender oxtail on a bed of Jollof rice with extra gravy.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Oxtail
  • 3 pounds Oxtail
  • 3 pounds Oxtail
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 1 Red Onion
  • 3 Bell Peppers
  • 3 Bell Peppers
  • 3 Bell Peppers
  • 1 Tbsp Green Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Green Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Green Seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger & Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tbsp Browning
  • 1 Tbsp Browning
  • 1 Tbsp Browning
  • 1 Tbsp Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Thyme
  • 1 Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
  • 1 Tbsp Beef Bouillon
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • 2 Tbsp Salt
  • Allspice
  • Allspice
  • Allspice
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet
  • 1 Scotch Bonnet
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Oil
  • Hot Water
  • Hot Water
  • Hot Water

Equipment

KnifeCutting boardMixing bowlTongsLarge potLadleSpoon

Tips

  • Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Refill water if it gets too low during cooking.