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The Best Slow-Cooked Oxtail Stew

There’s nothing quite like a warm and hearty stew to satisfy your cravings. And when it comes to stews, this Slow-Cooked Oxtail Stew is a true standout. This delicious and flavorful stew is made with tender oxtail meat that has been slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s truly unforgettable. With a rich and savory sauce made with aromatic herbs and spices, this dish is the ultimate comfort food . Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to slow-cooking, The Best Slow-Cooked Oxtail Stew is a must-try recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your home.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs oxtails
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp all-spice
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp browning
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 C ketchup
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 whole carrots chopped
  • 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 16 oz can Butter Beans drained

Instructions

  1. Rinse oxtails with water and vinegar and pat dry. In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, allspice, dried thyme, paprika, and curry powder. Coat both sides of the oxtail pieces with the mixed spices.
  2. Set the pressure cooker on High Sauté and once it’s hot, add olive oil. Next, add your oxtail pieces to the pot, and sear until they are brown on each side.
  3. Remove the oxtail pieces afterward and place them in a bowl.
  4. Deglaze the pressure cooker by adding 1 Tbsp of Worcestershire Sauce to the pot. Take a wooden spoon or spatula and deglaze the pot by removing the brown bits at the bottom. Then add your vegetables (yellow onions, green onions, carrots, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions have softened.
  5. Add beef broth, soy sauce, ketchup, and oxtails to the pressure cooker.
  6. Cover the pressure cooker, seal, and cook on high pressure for 45-50 minutes. Once the timer is done, allow the pressure cooker to naturally release.
  7. Open the lid and remove oxtails, leaving the liquid behind. Turn Pressure Cooker on sauté. Once the liquid begins to simmer, in a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and water together to create a slurry. Stir into the simmering stew. Add tomato paste, and browning, stir together.
  8. Add drained butter beans into the stew and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes, until liquid is slightly thickened and butterbeans are warmed.
  9. Add the oxtail pieces back to the pressure cooker. Serve this with rice or side of your choice and enjoy it 🙂.
  10. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

White Cod With Curry Tomato Sauce

This Alaskan white cod cooked in a curry tomato sauce is so good, easy, and is full of flavor from its combination of spices.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless white cod fillets
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 -3 tablespoon diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon or 1/2 tablespoon salt for taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle the top of the fish generously with salt and set aside.
  2. Melt the butter in a cooking pan over medium-high heat, once the butter has dissolved, add shallots, tomatoes, curry powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, chicken bouillon and thyme cook for 1 minute. Add water and stir together. Add the fish, cover the pan and cook for about 6-8 minutes.
  3. Serve the fish while still hot from the pan with any finishing garnishes. Enjoy this dish with rice or any side of your choice.
  4. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

Cajun Shrimp and Chicken Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 2/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 pound large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and de-veined
  • Pack of chicken breast
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted divided
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • cajun seasoning
  • Oregano

Instructions

  1. Rinse and clean the shrimp and chicken with water and then pat it down. Cut the chicken in pieces. Seasoning both with cajun seasoning and oregano.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp until it’s pink and opaque and remove it from the skillet, set aside.
  3. Cook the chicken for 6 minutes or until its tender. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, stir in garlic, half of the cajun seasoning, and the rice. Stir in chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring 1-2 times throughout. 
  5. Stir the shrimp and chicken into the rice, cover and cook for 3-5 minutes on low heat. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve. 
  6. Don’t forget to share your photos on social media and hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.

How to Make a Flavorful Jerk Pasta With Lamb

Jerk Lamb Pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. The lamb is cooked in a flavorful jerk sauce made with allspice, thyme, ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. The pasta is cooked al dente and then tossed with the jerk sauce and lamb. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table!

Here are some additional tips for making delicious Jerk Lamb Pasta:

  • Use fresh lamb. The fresher the lamb, the better the dish will taste.
  • Don’t overcook the lamb. Lamb should be cooked until it is browned on the outside and pink on the inside. Overcooked lamb will be tough and dry.
  • Use a good quality jerk seasoning. The jerk seasoning will add flavor to the dish, so use a seasoning that you enjoy.
  • Serve with rice or another grain. Jerk Lamb Pasta is a great dish to serve with rice or another grain. The rice or grain will help to soak up the flavorful sauce.
  • Enjoy! Jerk Lamb Pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table!

Here is a recipe for Jerk Lamb Pasta:

Ingredients

  • 1 rack of lamb
  • Pack of fettuccine pasta
  • 2 mini bell peppers or habanero pepper
  • ½ large red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 scallion (diced)
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican allspice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 7 sprigs of fresh thyme
  • squeezed lime juice

Instructions

  1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the package. Drain any accessive water from the pasta and set aside.
  2. Preheat the over to 375º F.
  3. Add bell peppers, onions, garlic, scallion, white vinegar, soy sauce, sea salt, black pepper, ginger, Jamaican allspice, brown sugar, nutmeg, thyme, and lime juice to a high-speed blender and blend until completely incorporated.
  4. Season both sides of the rack of lamb with salt and black pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sear rack of lamb for 1 to 2 minutes on all sides.
  5. Arrange the rack bone side down in the skillet, add sprigs of thyme. Roast the lamb in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Let it rest for 5 to 7 minutes, loosely covered, before carving between the ribs.
  7. Add some of the jerk sauce into the pasta and stir together.
  8. Plate the pasta then top it with 2 carved lamb and drizzle the remaining jerk sauce over the lamb and pasta.
  9. Enjoy and don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.