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.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Beef Soup reach?

For Beef Soup, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Beef Soup?

Step 2 reads: "Add 2 lbs cubed beef shank and brown on all sides for 8 to 10 minutes." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for allspice in Beef Soup?

The entry for Beef Soup calls for 6 pimento berries, crushed. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Can I make Beef Soup less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Beef Soup comes from 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

How much protein is in Beef Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 32 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 28 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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