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Caribbean-Style Beef Stew with Rice

Caribbean-Style Beef Stew with Rice That Warms Your Soul

This Caribbean-Style Beef Stew with Rice is a comforting dish, full of vibrant vegetables and island flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 scallions Scallions chopped
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat chuck roast or stew beef
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika smoked for extra depth
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger fresh or dried
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 4 cups Beef Broth low-sodium preferred
  • 2 cups Yukon Gold or Baby Potatoes chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers diced
  • 2 medium Carrots sliced
  • 2 cups Long Grain White Rice
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaves remove before serving
  • 1 optional Scotch Bonnet for heat, adjust to preference

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped scallions, stirring until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add beef stew meat to the pot and sear on all sides for 8–10 minutes until browned.
  3. Sprinkle in paprika, fresh thyme, allspice, and ginger. Add tomato paste and stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Add chopped potatoes, diced bell peppers, and sliced carrots. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring to a gentle simmer over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for about 2 hours.
  6. While the stew simmers, prepare long-grain white rice according to package instructions.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings. Remove bay leaves and serve the stew over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the stew to sit overnight in the fridge for enhanced flavors. You can use a slow cooker to prepare this dish as well.

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