Jamaican Beef Stew

Name: Jamaican Beef Stew
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: American, Latin American, Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 5 plum tomatoes, finely chopped; 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 4 green onions, chopped; 3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons steak sauce; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; Optional: Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:1h 15min

Jamaican-style beef stew, a dish that's also called stew beef, is a rich braise of beef and vegetables in a sauce seasoned with caramelized sugar and allspice. A few shortcut ingredients in this version help build a sauce that will perfume your house as it cooks with sweet, savory and spiced flavor.

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:03:34 GMT