Jamaican Oxtail Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs oxtail, cut into chunks
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon browning sauce (optional, for color)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and chopped (adjust to your heat preference)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice (pimento)
• 4 cups beef broth or water
• 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 can (14-15 ounces) broad beans (also known as butter beans), drained
• 2 green onions (scallions), chopped
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)