Jamaican Stew Peas with Beef and Pigtails - Delicious Jamaican Old School Recipes Chef Ali1027

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious and canned options save time.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

Start by boiling the pigtails until tender, about 1 hour.

In a separate pot, add beef and cook until browned.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and scallions to the beef, cooking until fragrant.

Stir in thyme, allspice, and black pepper, mixing well.

Combine the beef mixture with the boiled pigtails in the pot.

Pour in coconut milk and add bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper.

Simmer the stew over low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add carrots and bell pepper, cooking until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Finish with lime juice and salt to taste before serving.

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