Stew Peas

Name: Stew Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed; 2 cans kidney beans (canned or dried, cooked); 2 cans pigeon peas (canned or dried, cooked); 1/2 cup onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped; 1/2 cup carrot, cubed; 1 cup potatoes, cubed; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 4 cups beef broth; 2 cups water; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp scallions, chopped

A hearty Caribbean comfort stew with kidney beans, pigeon peas, and tender meat in a rich gravy.

105 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
2 cans kidney beans (canned or dried, cooked)
2 cans pigeon peas (canned or dried, cooked)
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, cubed
1 cup potatoes, cubed
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp scallions, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Brown 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat in batches, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same pot, sauté 1/2 cup diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until softened, about 3 minutes.
4

Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and stir for 1 minute.
5

Return the beef to the pot and add 4 cups beef broth and 2 cups water.
6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes until the beef is tender.
7

Add 2 cans kidney beans (canned or dried, cooked), 2 cans pigeon peas (canned or dried, cooked), 1/2 cup cubed carrot, 1 cup cubed potatoes, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme.
8

Simmer for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
9

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
10

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped scallions and serve hot.

Questions

How long does Stew Peas 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 Stew Peas?

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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