Beef Soup

Name: Beef Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef shank, cubed; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 8 cups water; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 pimento berries, crushed; 1 lb calabaza squash, chopped; 1 lb yellow yam, cubed; 2 carrots, sliced; 4 scallions, chopped; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole; 1 tsp salt

A rich, slow-simmered Caribbean soup loaded with tender beef shank, yellow yam, calabaza squash, and aromatic herbs.

115 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef shank, cubed
1 tbsp vegetable oil
8 cups water
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 pimento berries, crushed
1 lb calabaza squash, chopped
1 lb yellow yam, cubed
2 carrots, sliced
4 scallions, chopped
4 fresh thyme sprigs
1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed beef shank and brown on all sides for 8 to 10 minutes.
3

Pour in 8 cups water along with 1 chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 6 crushed pimento berries, bringing the pot to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 160F and starts softening.
5

Add 1 lb chopped calabaza squash, 1 lb cubed yellow yam, 2 sliced carrots, 4 chopped scallions, 4 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper, and 1 tsp salt to the pot.
6

Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and squash thickens the broth.
7

Remove thyme and scotch bonnet before serving.

Questions

How long does Beef Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Beef Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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