Jamaican Oxtail with Butter Beans

Name: Jamaican Oxtail with Butter Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaïcaine
Ingredients: 16 oz oxtail; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ginger; 1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, chopped; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups water; 7 oz butter beans; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; Salt and pepper to taste

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated September 13, 2026

Dive into the authentic flavors of Jamaica with this tender and savory oxtail, braised with butter beans and exotic spices. A traditional Caribbean dish, rich in flavor and perfect for family meals.

Prep⏱️ 15 min

Cook🔥 35 min

Servings👥 4 servings

Difficulty📊 Medium

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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

16 oz oxtail
1 onion, chopped
1 green onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ginger
1 Scotch Bonnet pepper, chopped
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 sprig fresh thyme, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
7 oz butter beans
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
Salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, mix the oxtail with the onion, green onion, garlic, ginger, pepper, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the oxtail on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3
Transfer the meat to a pressure cooker and pour in 1 1/2 cups of water. Close the pressure cooker and cook under pressure for 25 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and open the pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
5
Add the butter beans and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
6
Dilute the cornstarch in 2 tbsp of water, then stir into the mixture.
7
Cook and stir for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and the beans are tender.

💡 Chef's Tip

Use a pressure cooker to tenderize the meat more quickly. This recipe is excellent the next day, after a night in the refrigerator. Ensure the butter beans are fully tender before serving.