Lunch: Jamaican-Style Beef Stew Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
5 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
4 green onions, chopped
3/4 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons steak sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice or mashed potatoes, optional

Instructions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sugar; cook and stir for 1 minute or until lightly browned. Add beef and brown on all sides.
Stir in the vegetables, broth, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, steak sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender.
Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice or potatoes if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

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