Instant Pot Oxtail

Give me a big bowl of braised oxtail stew, chuck roast, or Poulet en sauce over a bed of rice, and I am in my happy place!

There are so many varieties of braised oxtail recipes and it seems like everybody has their own version. BUT, prepare to fall in love with my Instant Pot Braised Oxtail Stew Recipe!

Although oxtail stew can get overwhelming to make, but try not to worry as this easy braised oxtail recipe will become your favorite recipe. 

This tender, fall-off-the-bone chunks of oxtail, beans, and carrots are all cooked together in a deliciously seasoned sauce in the Instant Pot. 

There’s nothing better than a comforting hearty stew, tomato soup, or squash soup – especially during the colder days. But this oxtail stew might actually top them all as it is a hearty, flavorful and melt-in-your mouth traditional Haitian-Style beef stew. 

Why does this recipe work?

This classic Haitian stew recipe never goes out of style. It has everything you could ever ask for in a red meat stew throughout the year. 

Just like my other Instant Pot Recipes, you do not need anything fancy to make this Haitian-style Oxtail Stew. 

This recipe, however, works for both a slow cooker dish and a pressure cooker dish. With that being said, all you really need are a few ingredients to have dinner on the table in no time.  

Where does oxtail meat come from?

Although oxtail is prepared in various ways, the culinary name for this delicious meat refers to as the tail of the cattle.

Typically, oxtail weighs 7 to 8 lbs. and cut into short lengths for sale. 

In a nutshell, oxtail is the tail of a cow. The tail is also skinned and contain a small amount of bone marrow depending on the size that’s cut.

Ingredients To Make This Dish

Oxtail is available at almost all major super markets and international markets. 

Like all good traditional beef stews, this stew is made with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, beef broth, browning, tomato paste, herbs, and, of course, oxtail to name a few.

This instant pot oxtail stew recipe is the perfect Sunday meal to make for your loved ones. To be truthfully honest, just like lamb, we do not eat it often as oxtail can be pricy.

However, It is beyond delicious and pairs well with low carb recipes, such as this cauliflower mash potatoes.

How To Make Oxtail Recipe Instant Pot

The full recipe and ingredients are listed below. But here is a quick guide on how to make this recipe perfectly every time.

Wash and pat dry the meat. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, ground cloves, premium glaze or browning and mix well.

Pour the mixture over the meat and let marinate for 30 minutes (or longer). 

On the instant pot, click on Sauté and set the timer to 30 minutes. Add and heat the oil. 

Sear the oxtail on all sides. Reserve the marinating mixture.

Once the oxtail is seared on all sides. Remove it and place the meat on a plate. 

Click on cancel then sauté again, and set the timer for another 30 minutes. Add the vegetables: onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes. 

Add the tomato paste, then add the meat. Stir. Then add the beans. 

Add broth and reserved marinade. Cover.

Turn the knob to sealing. Cook on pressure high for 45 minutes. 

A hearty, melt-in-your-mouth, flavorful instant pot oxtail stew recipe.

Braised Oxtail Stew Recipe Pro Notes

1. If you are able to purchase the oxtail from an international market, ask them for the entire tail. It is most likely will be the exact price as the ones that’s already chopped. Plus, you get more meat. Also, be sure to ask the butcher to chop it up for you as well. 
2. If you want to add a little heat, add 2 tablespoon Ti Malice hot sauce or red pepper flakes before cooking the meat for 45 minutes. 
3. The meat will shrink slightly when it’s cooked, be sure to get bigger precut chunks this will help the stew to come together really easy.

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Haitian Food Serving Suggestions

This easy recipe pairs well with any dishes from around the world. But more if you want to serve it with some of your favorite Haitian food recipes, we have a few suggestions below: 

Haitian Black Rice

Plantain Balls    

Haitian White Rice

Red Beans And Rice

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Chili Mac and cheese

Low country shrimp boil

Cabbage soup

Legume (Eggplant) stew

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Instant Pot Braised Oxtail Stew Recipe

Savory Thoughts

Fall-off-the-bone braised oxtail stew recipe that's easy to make in the instant pot. Comforting Haitian hearty oxtail stew that's easily made in the pressure cooker to save you time on a busy night.

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins

Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian, International

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 457 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 lbs. Oxtail
• 1 15 oz. can Great Northern Beans
• 2 large Carrots sliced
• 3 Cloves Garlic chopped
• 2 Green Onions sliced
• 2 Sprigs Thyme
• ½ cup Yellow Onions chopped
• 1 cup Beef broth or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon Ground Clove
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon 100% Premium Glaze or Rosemary
• 2 Celery Stalks, sliced
• 2 Shallots Chopped
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• ½ Cup Water
• ¼ tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger or fresh
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder

Instructions

 

• in a small bowl combine the cornstarch and ½ cup water. Mix well and set aside.

  Wash and pat dry the meat. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix together the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt and pepper, ground cloves, premium glaze or browning, and mix well. Pour the mixture over the meat and let marinate for 30 minutes (or longer). 

  On the instant pot, click on Sauté and set timer to 15 minutes. Add and heat the oil.

  Sear the oxtail on all sides. Reserve the marinating mixture. Once the oxtail is seared on all sides, remove it and place the meat on a plate.
  
• Click on cancel then click on sauté again, and set the timer for another 30 minutes. Add the vegetables and herbs. Cook for 5 minutes. Stirring constantly.

  Add the tomato paste, then add the meat. Stir. Then add the beans. 
  
• Add broth, reserved marinade, ginger powder or juice, and the cornstarch mixture. Cover. Turn the knob to sealing. Cook on pressure high for 45 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!
  

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Notes

This recipe was first published in November 2019. It has been updated with new pictures.

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If you are able to purchase the oxtail from an international market, ask them for the entire tail. It is most likely will be the exact price as the ones that are already chopped. Plus, you get more meat. Also, be sure to ask the butcher to chop it up for you as well. 

Calories are estimated per serving

Nutrition

Serving: 6ServingsCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 40gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1581mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 34mg

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