Go Back

Beef Stew

Bring the comforting flavors of Jamaica to your dinner table with this delicious Jamaican Style Stew Beef recipe! Made with tender, slow-cooked boneless beef short ribs, this hearty dish is seasoned with a flavorful blend of Caribbean spices, fresh herbs, green seasoning, and my signature Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main, Main Course
Cuisine: American, English
Calories: 675

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs. boneless short ribs
  • 1 tbsp green seasoning
  • 1 tbsp onion powder garlic powder, smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt black pepper, Debbies Caribbean soul spice, ground scotch bonnet pepper, beef bouillon, ground dry spice blend
  • 5 tbsp olive oil divided 4n 1
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 onion diced largely
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 roma tomatoes 9diced)
  • ½ tri colour bell peppers sliced
  • 2 medium carrots cut into desired sizes
  • 1 can butter beans
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/8 cup red wine ( I used Jamaican red label wine
  • 1 cup hot water or beef broth

Method
 

  1. Directions wash your meat in water and lemon juice, drain, rinse. In a bowl combine all the dry seasonings and mix well to combine. Season meat , leaving behind about 1 1/2 tbsp, also add browning . Using your hand rub well into meat, cover and marinade at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to350. Heat avocado oil on medium high heat and in two batches brown meat( about 3 minutes on each side). Remove and set aside . In the same pot, add the onions , bell peppers and celery, cook and stir constantly for about 4 minutes, add minced garlic and ginger stir well to combine add the canned tomatoes , about ½ of the remaining dry seasoning mix and stir well to combine. Let cook for 2 minutes, Add the meat back in with water or beef broth, cover and put in the oven for 1 hour. Remove and stir well , add the potatoes, carrots, corn, butter and remaining dry seasoning mix, stir well to combine, cover and put back in the oven for 25 minutes.

Notes

Jamaican Style Stew Beef – Tender, Rich & Full of Caribbean Flavor

Bring the comforting flavors of Jamaica to your dinner table with this delicious Jamaican Style Stew Beef recipe! Made with tender, slow-cooked boneless beef short ribs, this hearty dish is seasoned with a flavorful blend of Caribbean spices, fresh herbs, green seasoning, and my signature Debbie’s Caribbean Soul Spice.
The beef is first marinated to absorb all those wonderful island flavors, then beautifully browned to develop a rich, savory taste. It's slowly oven-braised in a delicious sauce made with fresh tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and a splash of Jamaican Red Label wine. Tender carrots and creamy butter beans are added toward the end, creating a satisfying, flavorful stew with a rich gravy that's perfect for spooning over rice.
Whether you're preparing a comforting Sunday family dinner or simply craving a taste of the Caribbean, this Jamaican-style stew beef is sure to become a family favorite.
Serving suggestion: Enjoy with traditional Jamaican rice and peas, fluffy white rice, mashed potatoes, or boiled green bananas for a delicious, home-cooked Caribbean meal.