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Jamaican-Style Beef Stew

Name: Jamaican-Style Beef Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 5 servings (1-1/4 quarts).
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 1-1/4 hours

Makes

5 servings (1-1/4 quarts)

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Can you freeze Jamaican-Style Beef Stew?

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

1 cup: 285 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

Jamaican-Style Beef Stew

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Can you freeze Jamaican-Style Beef Stew?

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