Jamaican Oxtail

Ingredients

• 2-3 pounds of oxtail pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 Scotch bonnet peppers (adjust for heat preference) (optional)
• 2-3 scallions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Jerk seasoning
• 1 can (14 ounces) butter beans or butter beans, drained and rinsed. (optional)
• 3 - 4 cups of water - enough to cover the meat
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1-2 tablespoons browning sauce for color or mushroom soy sauce
• Traditional spinner (small/long flour dumpling) optional
• 1-2 Carrots diced