jamaican beef pepper pot
categories:  Beef | International | Slow Cooker | Soup   

Prepared: 2006-01-21

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups beef stock
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (2lbs)
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 tbsp wine vinegar
• 1 tsp hot pepper sauce

Preparation:

• in large stockpot or dutch oven, heat oil over high heat; brown beef in batches
• transfer to plate
• add bacon to pot; cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until crisp
• drain off fat
• add onions and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened
• return beef and any juices to pan
• add stock, 1 1/2 cups of the water, tomato paste, thyme, salt and pepper;
• bring to boil
• pour into slow-cooker
• add sweet potatoes; cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until tender
• increase heat to high
• add peppers
• whisk flour with remaining water; stir into slow-cooker and cook for 15 mintues
• stir in vinegar and hot pepper sauce.

makes 9 servings @ 301 calories per serving