🇯🇲 Jamaican Curry Beef - Beef Potato Curry - How to make Curry Beef

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can reduce additives and costs.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Habaneros maintain heat while being more accessible.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in curry powder and allspice; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add beef pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers; combine well.

Pour in beef broth and lime juice; bring to a simmer.

Add thyme and scotch bonnet pepper; cover and reduce heat.

Cook for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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