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Jamaican Beef Stew With Rice – A Comforting Island Classic

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A rich and flavorful Jamaican-style beef stew simmered with thyme, allspice, scotch bonnet pepper, and served over fluffy rice for a comforting island-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks

  • 1 tbsp browning sauce

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1 medium onion, sliced

  • 3 scallions, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp allspice

  • 3 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried)

  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole)

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 3 cups beef broth (or water)

  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  • Marinate beef with browning sauce, salt, pepper, garlic, scallions, thyme, and allspice (optional but recommended).

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil and brown beef in batches. Set aside.

  • Sauté onions, garlic, and remaining scallions until softened.

  • Return beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, thyme, scotch bonnet, and broth. Stir to combine.

  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender.

  • Remove scotch bonnet and thyme stems. Adjust seasoning.

  • Serve hot over steamed white rice.

Notes

  • Use habanero if scotch bonnet isn’t available.

  • Substitute sweet potatoes or yams for a twist.

  • Make it in a slow cooker after searing.

Find it online: https://dishloomz.com/jamaican-beef-stew-with-rice-a-comforting-island-classic/