Ingredients
- Stew beef or chuck roast
- Brown sugar (for caramelizing)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Culantro
- Tomato paste or fresh tomatoes
- Scotch bonnet or hot pepper
- Beef broth or water
Instructions
- Caramelize brown sugar in oil until dark (but not burnt).
- Add seasoned stew beef in batches and brown.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, thyme, culantro, and hot pepper; sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste (or fresh tomatoes).
- Add beef broth or water to cover; bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook low and slow for at least 90 minutes, or until beef is tender.
- Let stew rest off heat so flavors deepen before serving.
Notes
For extra tenderness, use beef chuck or shoulder and simmer low and slow. A splash of vinegar or additional tomato paste can help tenderize. Serve with rice, lentils, fried plantains, garlic mashed potatoes or roasted veggies for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg