Haitian Beef Stew

Ingredients:

2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 bell peppers, sliced

2 carrots, sliced

2 potatoes, diced

1/4 cup tomato paste

1 cup beef broth

1 cup water

1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (for flavor)

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tbsp vinegar

1 tbsp Haitian Epis (seasoning blend)

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

1 tbsp lime juice

Directions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and brown them on all sides.

Remove the beef and set it aside. In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened.

Stir in the tomato paste, thyme, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.

Return the beef to the pot, add the beef broth and water, and bring to a simmer.

Add the Scotch bonnet pepper and cover. Let the stew simmer on low heat for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add the carrots and potatoes, and continue cooking for another 30 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Stir in vinegar, lime juice, and Haitian Epis. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with rice or plantains.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 2 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes

Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 6 servings