Dou-Dou

Name: Dou-Dou
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef sirloin or chuck, cubed; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 4 scallions (green onions), chopped; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Seasoned beef or goat sautéed with onions, peppers, and aromatic herbs. A quick, flavorful Haitian weeknight dinner.

40 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

HaitianDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

2 lbs beef sirloin or chuck, cubed
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 scallions (green onions), chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Season 2 lbs cubed beef sirloin or chuck with 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3

Add beef sirloin or chuck and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
4

In the same skillet, add 1 chopped onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 chopped bell pepper, and 4 chopped scallions (green onions). Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
5

Return beef sirloin or chuck to the skillet and add 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried). Stir well to combine.
6

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes until beef sirloin or chuck is tender and flavors have melded. Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
7

Adjust seasonings and serve hot with rice.

Questions

How long does Dou-Dou keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Dou-Dou?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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.

Serve it with

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