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Jamaican Beef Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant culinary landscape of Jamaica, Beef Soup is a staple in many households, often made on weekends or special occasions. This hearty dish showcases the island's rich flavors and is traditionally enjoyed with family, reflecting the communal spirit of Jamaican culture. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean and beyond, with each family adding their unique twist to the recipe.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 packets of diced beef
2.5 cups warm water
1 teaspoon salt
4 carrots
1 pumpkin
1 potato
1 chayote
4 green bananas
white yam
1 teaspoon pimento seeds
1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 cup plain flour
3 cups water
1 cup corn
spring onions
fresh thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper
grace flavor soup mix
grace pumpkin soup mix

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

allspice

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Nutmeg can mimic the flavor of allspice in a pinch.

browning sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: dark soy sauce

Soy sauce adds umami without the added sugars.

corn

🥗Healthier: peas

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Peas are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

1

Add 2.5 cups of warm water to a pot and stir in 1 teaspoon of salt.

2

Add the diced beef to the pot and cover, cooking on low heat for 40 minutes.

3

Remove the water from the beef after 40 minutes of cooking.

4

Add 3 cups of water to the pot and then add the pumpkin, allowing it to cook until soft.

5

Add the beef back to the pot along with 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of pimento seeds, 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

6

Stir to combine and cook for 10 minutes on low heat, covered.

7

Add carrots, chayote, and allow to cook for 10 minutes.

8

Add grace flavor soup mix and grace pumpkin soup mix, straining it to avoid lumps.

9

Add Irish potato, green bananas, and small dumplings made from 1 cup of plain flour mixed with water and salt.

10

Add spring onions, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper, stirring to combine.

11

Add corn and cook for 30-35 minutes on low heat.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringbrowning

Equipment Needed

potstrainercutting boardknifemixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Beef SoupJamaican Style Beef Soup

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