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Instant Pot Jamaican Oxtail Stew 

Jamaican Instant Pot Oxtail Stew 

Once “poor man’s food,” oxtail stew became a soulful classic, slow-cooked into rich, fall-off-the-bone comfort. I created this Instant Pot version so you get the same authentic Jamaican flavor in hours, not all day!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Pressure Release Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican, Soul Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds oxtail cuts
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican oxtail seasoning can be replaced with your favorite all-purpose seasoning
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup yellow onion coarsely chopped
  • 6 scallions chopped
  • 3 large carrots chopped
  • 6-8 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • 6 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 3 teaspoons ginger minced
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon allspice ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper ground

Instructions

  • Generously season the oxtail with the oxtail seasoning or your favorite all-purpose seasoning, and set them aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the oxtail stew (beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, salt, and white pepper), then pour the sauce into the inner pot.
  • Next, add the oxtail to the inner pot, followed by the carrots, onions, scallions, and thyme.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to the sealing position (up), and then pressure cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for at least 1 hour.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, switch the valve to ‘venting’ and manually release any remaining pressure if necessary, then serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1552mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6565IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 9mg
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