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Jamaican Beef Stew

Cultural Context

Jamaican Beef Stew is a beloved dish that reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, combining flavors from Africa, Europe, and the indigenous Taino. Traditionally, it's a comforting meal often served during family gatherings and special occasions. The dish is known for its deep, savory flavors and tender meat, making it a staple in many Jamaican households. Today, variations exist globally, with adaptations to suit local tastes and available ingredients.

JamaicanJMmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2.5 lb beef
vinegar
lemon juice
tomatoes
scallions
potato
1 Jamaican scotch bonnet pepper
carrots
chopped onions
green sweet pepper
garlic
seasoning salt
browning
black pepper
pimento seeds
thyme
salt
beef seasoning
Evio extra virgin oil
ketchup
butter
hot water

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos is lower in sodium, tamari is a gluten-free alternative.

1

Wash beef with vinegar and lemon juice.

2

Add chopped tomatoes, scallions, potato, scotch bonnet pepper, carrots, chopped onions, and green sweet pepper to the beef.

3

Add 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic, seasoning salt, black pepper, salt, pimento seeds, dried thyme, and browning to the beef and vegetables.

4

Mix the ingredients together and let sit for about an hour.

5

Heat Evio extra virgin oil in a pot and add the beef mixture.

6

Cook on the stovetop for 10-15 minutes to get flavors in.

7

Transfer the mixture to a pressure cooker and add hot water, then cover and cook for 25 minutes.

8

After cooking, transfer the beef back to the pot without adding more oil.

9

Add tomatoes, scallions, sweet pepper, potato, carrots, scotch bonnet pepper, vinegar, ketchup, and a little butter to the pot.

10

Add more hot water if needed and simmer on medium heat for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

browningsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerpot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Jamaican Brown Stew BeefBeef Stew Jamaican Style

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