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.

dastegir Siraj
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Overall, this is a great recipe for beef stew. It's easy to make, delicious, and affordable. I would definitely recommend it.


Shahbaz Khan zai
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This stew is a bit spicy, but it's not overpowering. The flavors are well-balanced and it's not too heavy.


Raichand Kolhi
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I love the fact that this stew is made with all fresh ingredients. It makes it so much more flavorful.


dona 3mad
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This stew is the perfect make-ahead meal. I made it on a Sunday and it lasted me all week. It's also great for freezing.


Afsa Bristy
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I've never made beef stew before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out delicious and my family loved it.


vicente zepeda
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Jjumba Richard Muwanguzi
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one is an exception. The flavors are incredible and the meat is so tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ayoola Omoologo
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This is one of the best beef stews I've ever had. The meat is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


shamiq dela
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My family loved this stew! The flavors are so rich and complex, and the beef is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Itx Ali
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The meat was fall-apart tender and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious and easy meal.


Jamey Blackerby
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This stew is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the spices warm you up from the inside out.


Madoo Qureshi
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this stew was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the end result was amazing.


Md Hashin
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This recipe is a keeper! I love the way the spices blend together to create such a unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Rafeeq Malah
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I've made this stew a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meat is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is thick and delicious. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or dumplings.


Aadesh Tamang
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This beef stew is a flavor explosion! The spices and aromatics come together perfectly to create a rich and satisfying dish. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.