Tasty Beef Pelau #TastyTuesdays | CaribbeanPot.com

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often cheaper.

Cut beef into strips across the grain and wash.

Season beef with salt, black pepper, crushed garlic, chopped tomato, parsley, fresh thyme, scallion, chopped white habanero peppers, and grated ginger.

Mix the beef with the seasonings and allow to marinate (or skip marinating if pressed for time).

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a deep pot over high heat.

Add 1.5 tbsp golden brown sugar to the pot and melt until it turns amber.

Add the seasoned beef to the pot and coat with the melted sugar.

Cover the pot and let the beef cook for about 25 minutes to spring its own juices.

After 25 minutes, increase the heat to burn off excess liquid and achieve a rich color.

Add 1 diced carrot and 1 can of green pigeon peas to the pot, stirring to combine.

Add 1 can of coconut milk and 2 cups of water to the pot and stir.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then add 3 cups of boiled brown rice and stir again.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low, cooking until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender (about 25 minutes).

Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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