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Grenadian Beef Soup

Cultural Context

Grenadian Beef Soup is a beloved dish from the Caribbean island of Grenada, often enjoyed during family gatherings and special occasions. This hearty soup reflects the island's agricultural bounty, featuring local vegetables and spices that create a rich, flavorful broth. While traditionally made with beef, variations exist using chicken or seafood, showcasing the adaptability of this comforting dish across different cultures and kitchens.

CaribbeanGDmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
8 cups water
2 cups irish potatoes, diced
1 cup dashing (also known as dasheen), diced
1 cup frozen cassava, diced
1 cup sweet potatoes, diced
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup green seasoning
2 cups carrots, sliced
1 cup dumplings
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

1

Prep the beef by seasoning it in advance to infuse flavors.

2

Add the seasoned beef to a pot and pressure cook for roughly 20 minutes with enough water to prevent burning.

3

Chop irish potatoes and dashing into cubes and set aside.

4

Check the beef after 20 minutes; it should be soft and easy to cut.

5

Separate the beef from the beef stock and set aside.

6

In a pot, add a little oil and sauté chopped onion, garlic, bell peppers, and green seasoning for a few minutes.

7

Add the beef back into the pot and mix well with the sautéed seasonings.

8

Pour in the beef stock and additional water as needed.

9

Add chopped carrots and allow to boil.

10

Prepare dumplings and set aside.

11

Once the soup is boiling, add the dumplings and provisions (dashing, irish potatoes, frozen cassava, and sweet potatoes).

12

Stir everything well and allow to boil again before adding more seasonings.

13

Add more green seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and a little sugar for flavor.

14

Check the flavors and allow to cook until done.

Cooking Techniques

browningsimmeringseasoning

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Beef SoupGrenada Beef Soup

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