Haitian Stew Beef

Name: Haitian Stew Beef
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cubed; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 8 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 4 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cans diced tomatoes (canned); 2 cups beef broth; 1 carrots, sliced; 1 lb potatoes, cubed; 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried); 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender beef slowly simmered in a rich tomato-based stew with garlic, peppers, and warm spices. A comfort food classic trending on food media.

110 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cubed
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
4 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans diced tomatoes (canned)
2 cups beef broth
1 carrots, sliced
1 lb potatoes, cubed
4 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried)
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Season 3 lbs cubed beef chuck or stew meat with 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
3

Brown beef chuck or stew meat in batches for 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
4

In the same pot, add 1 chopped onion, 8 cloves minced garlic, and 1 chopped bell pepper. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
5

Stir in 4 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
6

Add 2 cans diced tomatoes (canned) and 2 cups beef broth. Scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
7

Return beef chuck or stew meat to the pot. Add 1 sliced carrots, 1 lb cubed potatoes, 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried), and 1 bay leaf.
8

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 60-75 minutes until beef chuck or stew meat is very tender. Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
9

Adjust seasonings and serve hot with rice or bread.

Questions

How long does Haitian Stew Beef keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Haitian Stew Beef?

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.

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