Ingredients

• Chopped onion - 1 (You need to choose a big one).
• Lean cubed beef - 750 grams
• Olive oil - I teaspoon
• Celery stalks - 2 Nos. (They should be diced).
• Allspice - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic cloves - 2 Nos. (They should be crushed)
• Large carrot – 1 no. (It should be diced)
• Chopped fresh thyme - 3 heaped tablespoons

• Sliced, small red chilies - 3 Nos.
• Large, sweet potato – 1 no. (It needs to be peeled and cut into chunks)
• Tomato puree - 3 tablespoons
• Whole cloves - 6 Nos.
• Beef stock – 750 ml.
• Canned red kidney beans - 100 grams (They should be drained and rinsed).
• Sea salt- a good pinch or to taste
• Water - 2 cups

Cooking guidelines

Take a heavy-bottomed pan and pour a thin layer of oil into the pan.

The beef has to be sealed all over before removing it from the pan.

Pour fresh oil again into the pan.

Then, you need to add celery, garlic and chilies. You should also add onion and carrot.

The next step is to heat these vegetables gently.

Stop when they turn light brown.

It is always advisable to keep stirring regularly to make the process of browning even.

Now, you must add 1 tablespoon thyme.

The next step is to add allspice. Add whole cloves as well.

You need to mix all ingredients well and you have to make sure that the spices are toasted well.

Now, you have to place the beef back into the pan.

Then, red kidney beans and potato should be added

The next step is to add the stock and the tomato puree needs to be added as well.

All these ingredients should be stirred well so that they combine well.

Cover the pan with a lid.

Then, you must turn the heat down.

Simmer for about 90 minutes. It is being done to make the meat nice and tender.

Season to taste.

The caribbean beef stew is ready to serve.