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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Haitian Stew Beef?

As written, 110 minutes: 20 of prep and 90 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 8 (1 hour 15 minutes): "Cover and cook for 60-75 minutes until beef chuck or stew meat is very tender."

What internal temperature should Haitian Stew Beef reach?

For Haitian Stew Beef, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 8. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What does deglazing do in Haitian Stew Beef?

Step 6 reads: "Scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze." The browned bits stuck to the pan are concentrated flavor. The liquid in step 6 dissolves them into the sauce; scrape the bottom as it bubbles.

How many calories are in Haitian Stew Beef?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 40 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 720 mg sodium.

How do I store and reheat Haitian Stew Beef?

Refrigerate what is left of Haitian Stew Beef within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

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