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Easy Jamaican Oxtail with Mac and Cheese Plate

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This Easy Jamaican Oxtail with Mac and Cheese Plate is a hearty and flavorful comfort meal. Tender, slow-cooked oxtail in rich gravy pairs perfectly with creamy baked macaroni and cheese and lightly sautéed cabbage, creating a balanced and satisfying plate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Jamaican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • saucepan
  • baking dish for mac and cheese
  • pan for cabbage
  • stirring utensils

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef oxtail, cleaned
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp browning sauce
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt (for mac and cheese)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (for mac and cheese)
  • 1/2 head cabbage, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cabbage)
  • salt and pepper to taste (for cabbage)

Instructions
 

  • Season oxtail with salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, soy sauce, and browning sauce. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a pot. Brown oxtail pieces on all sides over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes. Add carrots, beef broth, ketchup, and allspice. Mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 2.5–3 hours until oxtail is tender and gravy thickens.
  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
  • Add cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth. Combine with cooked macaroni.
  • Transfer mac and cheese to a baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes until golden on top.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Sauté onion and grated carrot for 2 minutes.
  • Add chopped cabbage, season with salt and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.

Notes

Marinate oxtail for deeper flavor. Brown the meat for richer taste. Use freshly shredded cheese for creamy mac and cheese. Avoid overcooking cabbage to retain texture. Store components separately for best results when reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 6mg
Keyword comfort food, jamaican oxtail, mac and cheese side, oxtail plate
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