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Main course · Caribbean

Bajan Seasoned Beef Stew with Pumpkin and Sweet Potato

70 min Serves 4 ~346 kcal/serving ~£9.80 (£2.45/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 600 g beef stewing steak, diced
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 300 g pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 300 g sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 3 spring onions

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
346 kcal
Protein
33.5 g
Carbohydrate
21.3 g
of which sugars
8.6 g
Fat
13 g
of which saturates
5.3 g
Fibre
3.7 g
Salt
0.34 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Blend the onion, garlic, thyme sprigs and spring onions to a rough paste and rub over the diced beef. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Brown the beef and its marinade in a large pot over a high heat for 6-8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in 500ml water, cover and simmer for 45 minutes until the beef is almost tender.

  4. 4

    Add the pumpkin and sweet potato and simmer for a further 20 minutes until the vegetables and beef are tender.

  5. 5

    Serve the stew hot, with rice if you like.

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