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BEEF BROAD BEANS BROWN STEW: "Steak Brown Stew Recipe"

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MiQuel M. Samuels
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Beef Broad Beans Brown Stew

Cultural Context

Beef Broad Beans Brown Stew is a beloved dish in Jamaican cuisine, often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions. This hearty stew showcases the island's rich agricultural produce, combining tender beef with broad beans and vibrant vegetables. It reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cooking, where simple ingredients are transformed into a flavorful meal. Today, variations exist across the Caribbean, but the essence of this comforting dish remains cherished by many.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
300 grams canned broad beans
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon rosemary (ground fine)
0.5 teaspoon pimento berries
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon marjoram
2 whole cloves
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper
1 stalk scallion
1-2 small tomatoes
1 medium onion (or 2 small onions)
a couple grinds of nutmeg
1 spring thyme
1 piece ginger (about a quarter inch)
1 small carrot (optional)
0.5 teaspoon jerk sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pound stew beef

broad beans

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans provide similar texture while being lower in calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive than beef.

1

Prepare the ingredients: measure and add 1 tablespoon of dried parsley, 1 tablespoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of rosemary (ground fine), 0.5 teaspoon of pimento berries, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 teaspoon of marjoram into separate containers.

2

Peel and chop the onion, then dice it for easier handling.

3

Remove the root end and tips from the scallion, then chop it.

4

Peel and chop the ginger into a quarter inch piece.

5

Rinse all vegetables with fresh water.

6

Cut the stew beef into 1-inch chunks, rinse it lightly with water and white vinegar.

7

Heat a pressure cooker on medium-low and add 1 tablespoon of sea salt.

8

Add 0.25 cup of coconut oil to the pressure cooker and allow it to heat for about 30 seconds to a minute.

9

Add the frozen beef chunks to the pressure cooker and allow them to brown without moving them for about 5 minutes.

10

After 5 minutes, rotate the beef chunks to brown evenly and remove any garlic that may burn.

11

Add the chopped onion to the beef and sauté for about a minute.

12

Add the prepared dried herbs and 3.5 cups of water to the pressure cooker along with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and a quarter teaspoon of nutmeg.

13

Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and ensure the rubber is in place.

14

Once the pressure cooker starts to whistle, set a timer for 20 minutes.

15

While waiting, open the can of broad beans, rinse them with fresh water, and set aside for later use.

16

After 20 minutes, carefully release the pressure from the cooker.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pressure cookercutting boardknifespatulacan opener

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Brown Stew Beef with Broad BeansJamaican Brown Stew Beef

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