Caribbean Beef Stew with Plantain Mash and Steamed Vegetables
Tips for Experienced Cooks
For an authentic touch, try toasting the Caribbean spice blend in the pot before adding the beef broth. This will enhance the aromatic oils in the spices, deepening the flavor profile of your stew. Consider adding a splash of dark rum or coconut milk to the stew during the last 15 minutes of simmering for a unique twist. Finally, if you're aiming for an extra silky plantain mash, incorporate a bit of butter or coconut oil while mashing.
Step 1: Brown the beef stew meat
In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
- 1 lb beef stew meat
Step 2: Sauté the aromatics
Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Step 3: Season the stew
Stir in the Caribbean spice blend.
- 2 tbsp Caribbean spice blend
Step 4: Simmer the stew
Add the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add the bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes, and simmer until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 bell peppers (diced)
- 2 tomatoes (diced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 3 potatoes (peeled and diced)
Step 5: Prepare the plantain mash
In a separate pot, boil the plantains until soft, then mash them into a smooth consistency. Season the plantain mash with salt and pepper, and fold in the chopped cilantro.
- 4 plantains (peeled and boiled)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Step 6: Serve the dish
Serve the Caribbean beef stew over the plantain mash, accompanied by steamed mixed vegetables.
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 whole onion
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1 whole green bell pepper
- 2 whole tomato
- 1 cup carrot
- 1 cup potato
- 1 cup okra
- 1 cup plantain
- 1/4 cup cilantro
Seasonings & Spices
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons caribbean spice blend
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Pantry Items
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4 cups mixed vegetables