Description
Flavorful Caribbean Beef Curry is a rich and aromatic dish that features tender beef simmered in a vibrant curry sauce with coconut milk and a blend of spices. This dish is perfect for a hearty meal, and it’s great served over rice or with warm naan bread.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef Curry:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt to taste
For the Potatoes:
- 3 large potatoes, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef:
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Brown the beef in batches, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Set the browned beef aside.
- Create the Curry Base:
- In the same pot, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add curry powder, cumin, turmeric, allspice, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Assemble the Curry:
- Deglaze the pot with beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Return the browned beef to the pot.
- Cook the Curry:
- Simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add the Potatoes:
- After 1.5 hours, add the chopped potatoes to the pot.
- Simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking, if using.
- Add lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, marinate the beef in the curry spices and lime juice overnight before cooking.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less curry powder according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours