Slow cooker Jamaican Beef Stew

• Meat

  • 2 lbs Stew beef

• Produce

  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 1 Bell pepper, small
  • 2 Carrots, large
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 2 tsp Ginger
  • 2 Green onions
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
  • 2 lbs Potatoes
  • 1 tbsp Thyme, fresh

• Canned Goods

  • 1 tsp Bouillon powder
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste

• Condiments

  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper or 1 teaspoon hot sauce

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp All-spice
  • 1 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Canola oil

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Broth/water

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Description

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
• 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

Directions

• 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, 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