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Caribbean-Style Beef Stew with Rice

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Caribbean-style beef stew with rice is a rich, slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef simmered in a bold, aromatic sauce made with Caribbean spices, herbs, and vegetables. Served over fluffy rice, it’s a hearty and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs stewing beef, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar or lime juice (for cleaning beef)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole (optional)
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon browning sauce (optional, for color and depth)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
  • Cooked white rice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Clean beef with vinegar or lime juice, rinse, and pat dry. Season with salt, black pepper, allspice, and paprika. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (optional).
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides in batches, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, green onions, and thyme until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes and cook another 2 minutes.
  5. Return beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth (or water), add scotch bonnet pepper (whole), and browning sauce if using. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and sauce is thickened.
  7. Add carrots in the last 30 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Remove scotch bonnet before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot over white rice.

Notes

  • Scotch bonnet adds heat—leave whole for mild flavor or chop for more spice.
  • Use a pressure cooker to reduce cooking time to about 30–35 minutes.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day as flavors develop.
  • Serve with rice and peas or fried plantains for a complete Caribbean meal.

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