WEST INDIAN BEEF STEW

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Rum     Beef     Olive     Tomato     Sauté     Stew     Dinner     Bell Pepper     Winter     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, chopped (2 1/2 cups)
2 green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice, juice reserved and tomatoes chopped
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
2 teaspoons Tabasco
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons dark rum
10 small pimiento-stuffed green olives, thinly sliced (1/4 cup)
Accompaniment: steamed white rice

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 6-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • While oil is heating, dredge one third of beef in flour, shaking off excess, then brown on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Dredge and brown remaining meat in 2 batches in same manner, adding 1 tablespoon oil per batch and transferring beef as cooked with slotted spoon to bowl.
  • Add remaining tablespoon oil to pot and sauté garlic, onions, and bell peppers, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Whisk together tomato paste and water in a small bowl.
  • Add tomatoes with reserved juice to onion mixture along with tomato paste mixture, bay leaf, Tabasco, and sugar. Bring to a boil and add beef, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Stir in rum and olives and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaf.

Jeremy Quintana
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This stew was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Abraham Williams
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stew. It's a classic dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


David Curtis
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This stew was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. The flavors were amazing and the beef was so tender.


Ashraf Qureshi
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I wasn't a fan of the vegetables in this stew. I think it would be better with just beef and potatoes.


Miracle Igho
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I found that the stew needed a bit more salt and pepper. Other than that, it was a great recipe.


JamieLynn JORDAN
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This stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for someone who enjoys a spicy dish.


Rizwan Safi
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I'm always looking for new beef stew recipes and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The beef was tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


leticialevi tulomba
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This beef stew is so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of spices and vegetables. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Ayla Jackson
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Md Mirammod
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. The beef was so tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stew.


Hanad Dacad
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The results were amazing!


Banduho Fred
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This beef stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the beef was fall-apart tender. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.