Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Lima Bean | 1/2 cup (85g) cooked | 108 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Carrot | 1 medium (61g) | 25 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 oxtail about 2-2.5 lb. Cut up
- 4 tblsp. cornflour
- 2 tblsp. cooking oil
- Salt and Black Pepper
- 4 rashers (slices) Bacon ( Sugar cured, rindless )
- 2 medium onions sliced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 4 carrots pared and sliced
- 1 cup peeled chopped tomatoes
- 1 pint (16 fl. Oz) hot water
- 2 stalks Green Onions finely sliced
- 1 spring thyme
- 1 can Butter Bean ( Lima Beans )
Directions
Trim away excess fat and place oxtail in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes to blanch.
Drain well on absorbent paper and coat with cornflour.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in heavy skillet and brown oxtail on both sides removing when brown.
Pour off excess fat.
Dice bacon and fry for a few minutes.
Return oxtail to pot with bacon, add carrots, onion, garlic, tomatoes and hot water.
Cover and simmer gently for 3.5 to 4 hours or until oxtail is almost tender.
At this stage add more liquid if necessary and season.
Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Add the butter beans and allow to simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Category:Jamaican Recipes
Category:Jamaican Meat Dishes