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Best Vegan Oxtail Recipe

Best Vegan Oxtail Recipe

Jerk Tavern
Rich and flavorful vegan oxtail simmered in savory gravy with Caribbean spices. A plant-based comfort food that’s hearty, satisfying, and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
Servings 2
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz vegan oxtail (get vegan oxtail here)
  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth (480 ml)
  • 1 cup butter beans (cooked or canned, drained)
  • 1 medium onion , diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper , diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 stalks scallion (green onion), chopped
  • 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp black pepper , to taste
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp all-purpose or complete seasoning
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp browning sauce (add more if you want a darker color)
  • 1 tbsp mushroom soy sauce
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika (optional)
  • 3 tbsp sugar , to taste
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ cup ketchup

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat.
  • Add onion, bell peppers, whole allspice, thyme, and garlic, and sauté until fragrant and lightly caramelized.
  • Pour in water, brown sugar, mushroom soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, and seasonings. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Optional, but recommended: blend the liquid smooth, then pour it back into the pot.
  • Add vegan oxtail and stir to coat in liquid.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the oxtail to soften and absorb flavor.
  • Add beans if using.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
  • Pro Tip: Low and slow is still the goal — just without the hours. Gentle simmering gives vegan oxtail its best texture.

Notes

Final Thoughts: Is Vegan Oxtail Worth It?
 
Absolutely.
Vegan oxtail is comfort food with intention — rich, satisfying, and deeply flavorful without relying on animal products. It honors the soul of traditional oxtail while making it accessible to more people.
Whether you’re vegan full-time or just exploring plant-based meals, vegan oxtail proves that you don’t have to give up flavor, culture, or comfort to eat differently.
This is one of those dishes that surprises people — and then keeps them coming back for more.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 863mgPotassium: 922mgFiber: 10gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 2098IUVitamin C: 59mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg
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