Instant Pot Braised Oxtail Stew Recipe

Instant pot oxtail with carrots and herbs

Instant Pot Braised Oxtail Stew Recipe

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.

Course Dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine Caribbean, Haitian, International

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 20

Servings Servings

Calories 457kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

4 tbsp. Vegetable oil; Divided

To Marinate The Meat

2 ½ lbs. Beef Oxtail
6 Cloves Garlic or 3 Tbsp. Garlic Paste; chopped garlic cloves
2 Shallots Chopped
½ cup Chopped Yellow Onions
1 tsp. Black Pepper
1 tsp. Kosher salt
2 tsp. Saint-Marc Seasoning Blend
2 Tbsp. Jacmel Seasoning Blend
1 Tbsp. Ground Ginger; or fresh
2 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
3 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder

To Make The Gravy

¼ Cup All-Purpose Flour
2 Cups Beef Broth; You may also use vegetable broth or water

To Prepare The Stew

1 15 oz. can Great Northern Beans; Drained
2 large Carrots; sliced
2 Celery Stalks, sliced. or 1 teaspoon celery seeds.
2 Green Onions; sliced
2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
1 Cup Beef Broth; Divided. You may also use vegetable broth or water
3-5 Sprigs Thyme

Instructions

Wash and pat dry the meat. Set aside in a bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients as listed to marinate the meat. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes or longer.
Over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp. oil and sear the meat. Reserve the marinating mixture.
Sear the meat on both sides then remove the meat once done.
Next, reduce the heat to medium-low, and in the same skillet, prepare the gravy by adding the flour and slowly adding in the liquid while stirring or mixing.
Continue to stir or whisk until lumps are no longer visible. Remove the gravy and set aside.
On the instant pot, click on Sauté and set the timer to 15 minutes. Add and heat 2 Tbsp. oil.
Add the vegetables and beans and cook for about 1 minute, then add the tomato paste. Then add the meat followed by the marinating mixture and gravy. Stirring constantly.
Then add the broth or water. Then add the herb. Adjust seasoning if needed. And add Scotch Bonnet Pepper if desired.
On the Instant Pot, select beans and stew and adjust the timer to 50 minutes. Once the timer goes off, allow the instant pot to naturally release for 10 minutes. Serve warm with rice and enjoy!

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Calories are estimated per serving

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