Jamaican Style Beef Stew

Warm, hearty, and packed with bold Caribbean flavors, this Jamaican Style Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food with a vibrant twist. Tender chunks of beef are slow-simmered to perfection in a deeply flavorful broth infused with Jamaican curry powder, allspice, fresh thyme, and a hint of nutmeg. Root vegetables like carrots and potatoes add natural sweetness, while Scotch bonnet pepper delivers an optional kick of heat for spice lovers. Finished with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and garnished with fragrant herbs, this stew is a delightfully rich and aromatic dish perfect for serving over steamed rice or alongside traditional bread and dumplings. This comforting recipe, complete with a two-hour simmer for melt-in-your-mouth texture, brings the authentic taste of Jamaica to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:150 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks scallions, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon Jamaican curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 4 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the beef stew meat dry with paper towels, then season with salt, black pepper, and coat with all-purpose flour.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides in batches to avoid overcrowding. Set the browned beef aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add the chopped onion, garlic, and scallions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the curry powder and ground allspice. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to toast and release their flavors.

Step 5

Return the browned beef to the pot and toss to coat with the spices and aromatics.

Step 6

Add the carrots, potatoes, bell pepper, thyme, and beef stock. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.

Step 7

If desired, add the whole Scotch bonnet pepper for heat. Be careful not to break it open unless you prefer very spicy stew.

Step 8

Bring the stew to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Let it cook for 90-120 minutes, stirring occasionally. Check the seasoning and adjust salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

In the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the ground nutmeg and lime juice for added depth of flavor.

Step 10

Remove the Scotch bonnet pepper and thyme sprigs before serving.

Step 11

Garnish the stew with chopped parsley or cilantro. Serve hot with steamed rice, bread, or boiled dumplings as a side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3097.4 grams (3097.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3336

Total Fat 167.50g	215%
Saturated Fat 59.60g	298%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.90g
Cholesterol 817mg	272%
Sodium 6766mg	294%
Total Carbohydrate 179.10g	65%
Dietary Fiber 26.50g	95%
Total Sugars 30.40g
Protein 266.10g	532%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 559mg	43%
Iron 36mg	200%
Potassium 7699mg	164%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 21.8%