Best 6 West Indian Beef Stew Recipes

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Discover the tantalizing flavors of the Caribbean with this curated collection of West Indian beef stew recipes. Indulge in the vibrant blend of spices, herbs, and fresh ingredients that come together to create a hearty and flavorful dish. Whether you prefer a classic stew brimming with tender beef, vegetables, and a rich gravy, or a modern twist with unique ingredients and cooking techniques, this article has something for every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant islands of the Caribbean, where every bite is an explosion of taste and tradition.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WEST INDIAN CURRIED CHICKEN



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This is a basic West Indian curried chicken recipe. Extremely easy to prepare and delicious with standard Caribbean fare. Peas and rice go great with it!

Provided by DANIELLE2877

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 large onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
4 large potatoes - peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons salt
¼ cup Jamaican curry powder
hot pepper sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, onions, and garlic until the chicken has browned; about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes, salt, and curry powder; add enough water to cover the chicken halfway. Cover, and simmer until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.4 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 127.7 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 36.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1907.9 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

JAMAICAN-STYLE BEEF STEW



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This delicious stew makes a hearty supper with a lighter touch. The leaner cut of meat, herbs and seasonings and fresh vegetables make it so flavorful, you'll want another bowl! -James Hayes, Ridgecrest, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 5 servings (1-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
5 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 green onions, chopped
3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Optional: Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sugar; cook and stir until lightly browned, 1 minute. Add beef and brown on all sides. , Stir in the vegetables, broth, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, steak sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 1 to 1-1/4 hours., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, serve with rice or potatoes. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 892mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

INDIAN BEEF STEW



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Last night I was hunting for the perfect recipe for a traditional Keralite(south-Indian)beef stew and I just could'nt find a "perfect" one anywhere on Zaar or on the food blogs I usually depend on...By the end of it all, I had read through sooo many versions of this recipe, this is what I finally created...DH(whoz very picky about authenticity) gave it two thumbs up!!! Traditionally it is served with Appams but it goes very well with regular white bread too..... [You may substitute beef with lamb/chicken as per preferance]

Provided by Seeprats

Categories     Stew

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 lb beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium-large potato, cubed
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
4 -6 big garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 inches ginger, finely chopped
8 small indian green chilies, slit lengthwise
12 curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 inch piece cinnamon stick
4 cloves
3 cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 cups coconut milk (i use canned coconut milk)
3/4 cup water
salt
2 tablespoons coconut oil

Steps:

  • Marinate the beef cubes with salt,pepper,4 green chillies,garlic and half the quantity of chopped ginger for half an hour.
  • Pressure cook the meat till tender with 1/4 cup water. Reduce the liquid till you get a thin film of gravy at the bottom of the cooker.
  • Separately,boil the potato cubes with a pinch of salt,drain and set aside.
  • Next,heat the oil in a pan and fry fennel seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaves and cloves for 30 seconds.
  • Then add the onion, remaining green chillies and ginger alongwith 6 curry leaves. Saute till onion turns limp and translucent.
  • Add the cooked beef (with remaining gravy),red chilli powder, turmeric powder and potatoes.Stir well.
  • Then reduce heat to low and add half cup coconut milk diluted in 3/4 cup water and salt. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Finally, increase to medium heat, add the remaining 1/2 cup coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  • Add the rest of the curry leaves and cook on low heat till the gravy is not too runny.

WEST INDIAN BEEF STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Rum     Beef     Olive     Tomato     Sauté     Stew     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Winter     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
2 green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, juice reserved and tomatoes chopped
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
2 teaspoons Tabasco
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons dark rum
10 small pimiento-stuffed green olives, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
Accompaniment: steamed white rice

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • While oil is heating, dredge one third of beef in flour, shaking off excess, then brown on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Dredge and brown remaining meat in 2 batches in same manner, adding 1 tablespoon oil per batch and transferring beef as cooked with slotted spoon to bowl.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot and sauté garlic, onions, and bell peppers, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Whisk together tomato paste and water in a small bowl.
  • Add tomatoes with reserved juice to onion mixture along with tomato paste mixture, bay leaf, Tabasco, and sugar. Bring to a boil and add beef, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in rum and olives and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaf.

WEST INDIAN CHICKEN



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A delicious sweet and sour style recipe that is best served over rice. Very easy to make.

Provided by LEANNE A . S

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ cup distilled white vinegar
¼ cup barbeque sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
2 tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot or dutch oven, over medium heat, combine the vinegar, barbeque sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar. Stir in the tomatoes, green pepper, and mushrooms. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the chicken. Continue to simmer until chicken is tender and pulls from the bone easily, about 30 minutes.
  • When chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot and tear the meat off of the bones into bite sized pieces. Discard bones and return the chicken to the pot and heat through. Serve hot over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 838.8 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

WEST AFRICAN BEEF STEW



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"My husband and I run a dorm for missionaries' children, who live and work with us in Yamoussoukro while their parents work in the interior. This traditional African dish is easy to Ameericanize and tastes great."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, sliced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Cayenne pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown steak and onions in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until meat is tender. , Stir in the cabbage, green peppers and zucchini. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Just before serving, stir in peanut butter and sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with rice if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Just before serving, stir in peanut butter and sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, shoulder roast, or brisket are all good options for beef stew.
  • Brown the beef before stewing it. This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic additions, but you can also add other vegetables such as parsnips, turnips, or zucchini.
  • Season your stew well. Salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme are all good starting points, but you can also add other spices and herbs to taste.
  • Simmer your stew for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Serve your stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

West Indian beef stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can make a delicious West Indian beef stew that your family and friends will love.

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