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Slow cooker Jamaican Beef Stew

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Author: Imma Published:8/02/2016Updated:3/17/2022
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Slow cooker Jamaican Beef Stew -Rich and exciting, beautifully tender cooked low and slow for hours! One pot meal Loaded with vegetables ! Warm, comforting and hearty.

Slow Cooker Jamaican beef stew

This slow cooker Jamaican beef stew will have you doing the happy dance.And get out your cool moves. It sure does that for me. Doing the dance with a spoon in my mouth. Boy oh Boy  what can I say…

Melding Jamaican flavors in one pot  infused with beef and vegetables yields an OUTSTANDING  result. The stew is so hearty, comforting and oh so delicious.Yes, I use that word too often but it is.

We have all had beef stew-right? Any good beef stew has tender beef and root vegetables cooked in liquid to form a gravy but all those elements are taken to new heights with this recipe. And you  still get your gravy without flour.

Slow Cooker Jamaican beef stew

Every element here is highlighted with Jamaican seasonings including scotch bonnet for some heat, allspice, (pimento), carrots for some sweet notes , garlic, ginger  and of course some thyme to round out the bold flavors.

Slow Cooker Jamaican beef stew

For many, making delicious food at home is too much of a task due to busy schedules but since this recipe uses a slow cooker, all you have to do is set it and forget it for hours. This means you start the stew in the morning and dinner will be ready for you when you get home minus the effort.

Slow Cooker Jamaican beef stew

Along with convenience, there are quite a few benefits of using a slow cooker to make this Jamaican stew. For starters, slow cookers transform inexpensive cuts of beef into fall apart tender meat. Additionally, slow cooking promotes absorption of all the spices resulting in fuller, more robust flavors with more depth. As a plus, cooking foods on low heat for an extended time destroys fewer nutrients.

Slow Cooker Jamaican beef stew

Gather all the ingredients and give this recipe a try. When it is ready, just sit down and savor the stew.

Slow Cooker Jamaican beef stew

It is sure to be one of your favorite suppers and the leftovers are even better.

Enjoy!!!

Tips and Notes for Making Stew Beef 

  1. To make this completely paleo leave out white potatoes and go with sweet potatoes instead. Or better yet use plantains. Be sure to cut them in big chunks so they do not get all mushy when done. Same with the carrots and other vegetables. Didn’t have enough potatoes so I include un-ripe or green plantains as well. Ripe plantains do not work well here
  2. Don’t waste your money on expensive cuts of meat. Go with the tougher and cheaper cuts of like chuck, leg shanks, bottom round. It benefits from long hours of cooking- collagen breaks down leaving the meat fork tender and infused with the flavors from the stew. Can’t be beat.
  3. As always 10 minutes of browning and sautéing beef, vegetables and spices yields maximum amount of flavor. You don’t have to but it is advisable. Yields maximum amount of flavor.
  4. If you want to get an extra touch of sweetness then add 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar.
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Slow cooker Jamaican Beef Stew

Slow cooker Jamaican Beef Stew -Rich and exciting, beautifully tender cooked low and slow for hours! One pot meal Loaded with vegetables ! Warm, comforting and hearty.
4.68 from 40 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 4 hrs
Total: 4 hrs 15 mins
Jamaican
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds stew beef cut in small chunks
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon all spice
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
  • Scotch bonnet pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups broth/water or more
  • 2-3 Green Onions diced
  • 2-3 pounds potatoes cut in large chunks
  • 2-3 Large carrots cut in large chunks
  • 2-3 Tablespoons parsley optional
  • 1 Teaspoon Bouillon powder Beef Chicken or vegetable adjust to taste (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season stew beef with salt and pepper to thoroughly cover all sides
  • Heat the oil an oven safe Dutch oven pan over medium heat. Add stew beef and brown well, turning once, about 2 -3 minutes per side, until beef browns up. Do not overcrowd pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. Add beef to slow cooker.
  • Add onions, green onions, garlic, giner, thyme, all spice, bell pepper and bay leaf; scotch bonnet pepper or hot sauce to the skillet. Stir for about 2-3 minutes until onions is translucent.
  • Add tomato paste, bouillon.Stir for another minute , then add water or broth to the skillet scrape all sidesBring to a boil , remove and and pour in the slow cooker.
  • Then throw in carrots, potatoes in the slow cooker and salt according to preference
  • Cover and cook on high for about 3-4 hours or low for 6 -7 hours.
  • Remove and serve with bread

Tips & Notes:

  1. To make this completely paleo leave out white potatoes and go with sweet potatoes instead. Or better yet use plantains. Be sure to cut them in big chunks so they do not get all mushy when done. Same with the carrots and other vegetables. Didn’t have enough potatoes so I include unripe or green plantains as well. Ripe plantains do not work well here.
  2. Don’t waste your money on expensive cuts of meat. Go with the tougher and cheaper cuts of like chuck, leg shanks, bottom round. It benefits from long hours of cooking- collagen breaks down leaving the meat fork tender and infused with the flavors from the stew. Can’t be beat.
  3. As always 10 minutes of browning and sautéing beef, vegetables and spices yields maximum amount of flavor. You don’t have to but it is advisable. Yields maximum amount of flavor.
  4. If you want to get an extra touch of sweetness then add 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 440kcal (22%)| Carbohydrates: 16g (5%)| Protein: 44g (88%)| Fat: 21g (32%)| Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)| Cholesterol: 117mg (39%)| Sodium: 212mg (9%)| Potassium: 868mg (25%)| Fiber: 3g (13%)| Sugar: 3g (3%)| Vitamin A: 4470IU (89%)| Vitamin C: 42.5mg (52%)| Calcium: 61mg (6%)| Iron: 6.8mg (38%)
Author: Imma
Course: Main
Cuisine: Jamaican
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Nutrition Facts
Slow cooker Jamaican Beef Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 117mg39%
Sodium 212mg9%
Potassium 868mg25%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 44g88%
Vitamin A 4470IU89%
Vitamin C 42.5mg52%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 6.8mg38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  1. Maria says

    Posted on 4/21 at 2:08PM

    5 stars
    So flavourful!!! Loved this so much!

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    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 4/22 at 2:28AM

      Thank you, Maria!

      Reply
  2. Randy says

    Posted on 3/22 at 7:22PM

    That was delicious with just the right amount of spicy!

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    • Immaculate Bites says

      Posted on 3/22 at 8:15PM

      Thank you, Randy!

      Reply
  3. Kay says

    Posted on 2/7 at 3:05PM

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe! I used coconut milk and not tomato paste and it was amazing. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
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