Haitian Beef Stew

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Enjoy this ravishing, warm, and flavorful Haitian beef stew. Each bite features tender short rib pieces that are simmered in a rich Haitian-style tomato sauce.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Haitian

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 2 30

Total Time 2 55

Servings Servings

Calories 636kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

3 lbs. Short Ribs; Or bone-in beef cuts
3 Large Carrots; Peeled and cut into chunks
Juice from 1 Lime
1 Whole Habanero Pepper; Do not break
1 Medium Size Onion; Sliced
4 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
2 Tbsp. Savory Thoughts Jacmel Seasoning Blend
2 Cups Water
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
7 Fresh Parsley Sprigs
6 Cloves Garlic; Minced or smashed with mortar and pestle
7 Thyme Sprigs
4 Basil Leaves

Instructions

Season the meat. Season the meat with 2 Tbsp. Savory Thoughts Jacmel Seasoning Blend and 1 Tbsp. Olive oil.
Cover and set aside to marinate for 2 hours or more.
in a medium saucepan, heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. Then add the meat along with the marinating liquid. Cover with a lid and cook for about 45 minutes.
Stir occasionally to avoid sticking to the bottom. The meat will produce liquid. If the liquid happens to evaporate, add 2 cups of water and resume boiling.
After 45 minutes, add the lime juice. Then add two cups of water (if you did not already do so). Add the Habanero pepper (leave whole and do not break the pepper), and stir well to combine. Cover and bring to a boil for an additional 60 minutes.
Remove the meat from the liquid (reserve the liquid) and the pepper without breaking it. Add the tomato paste, and carrots, then add the meat. Mix well to combine. Then add the liquid and herbs.
You should have 2 cups of liquid from the meat or water. You may have to add more liquid if necessary to create the sauce.
When you add the liquid, it should barely cover just the top of the meat.
Allow to simmer, covered, over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
Add the sliced onions and simmer on low heat for 7 minutes.
Serve with Haitian red beans and rice.

Notes

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*** Calories are estimated per serving only.

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