Ingredients

• 1 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons curry powder preferably Caribbean-style
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 large potato, peeled and diced
• 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice optional

Directions

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides,
• about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.
• In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
• Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add the curry powder, ground allspice, turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
• Return the browned beef to the pot and stir to combine with the spices.
• Add the diced potatoes, canned tomatoes, beef broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
• Cover the pot and let the curry simmer on low heat for 45-50 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir in fresh lime juice (if using) for a bright finish.
• Serve the Caribbean beef curry over rice, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Notes

• 5-6-25
• I used my custom CC Caribbean-Style Curry Powder
• If you prefer a thicker curry, mash a few of the potatoes in the pot once they are cooked to your liking. This will create a creamy, rich sauce. Adjust the heat by adding more cayenne pepper or fresh chili if you like it spicier.

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