By Eileen Latimore
Jamaican Pot Roast w/ Sweet Potatoes
4 steps
Prep:20minCook:3h
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Updated at: Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:03:40 GMT
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Ingredients
6 servings
3 tablespoonsneutral oil
1SUGAR
2 tablespoonstomato paste
1 BUNCHSCALLIONS
THINLY SLICED, WHITES AND GREENS RESERVED SEPARATELY
2 tablespoonsfresh ginger
minced
2HABANERO CHILIES
STEMMED, SEEDED AND THINLY SLICED
kosher salt
ground black pepper
2 tablespoonssoy sauce
4thyme sprigs
1 ½ teaspoonsallspice
ground
5 POUNDBONELESS BEEF CHUCK ROAST
SEPARATED AT THE SEAMS INTO 2 PIECES, TRIMMED AND TIED WITH KITCHEN TWINE AT INTERVALS
1 poundsweet potatoes
peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1 tablespoonlime juice
Instructions
Step 1
In a roasting pan, Heat the oil until shimmering, then add the sugar, tomato paste, scallion whites, ginger, chilies and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, thyme, allspice and 2cups water, then nestle in the beef.
Step 2
Cook at 275 about 1 hour per pound, the roast is done when a skewer inserted into the beef meets no resistance.
Step 3
Transfer the beef to a cutting board and tent with foil. Skim off and discard the fat from the cooking liquid. Stir in the sweet potatoes and ¼ teaspoon salt. Return to oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a platter. In a small bowl, whisk the flour with 3 tablespoons water, then whisk the mixture into the cooking liquid. Add the scallion greens and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Press Cancel to turn off the pot. Remove and discard the thyme, then stir in the lime juice. Slice the beef and arrange on the platter, then pour on some sauce. Serve the remaining sauce on the side.
Step 4
Full of fruity, sweet and spicy notes, this roast is great garnished with cilantro and served with a crisp, green salad.












