Trini Beef Soup Recipe by Chef Jeremy Lovell | Foodie Nation

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories; bell peppers are milder.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity; vinegar is often more affordable.

allspice

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Nutmeg can mimic the flavor profile; cinnamon is typically less expensive.

Cut beef into cubes and season with salt and black pepper.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and brown the beef until seared on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.

Add thyme, bay leaves, and allspice, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Incorporate chopped carrots and potatoes, cooking until vegetables are tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Add scotch bonnet pepper whole for flavor without too much heat, simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in chopped celery and green onions, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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