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Jamaican Brown Stew Beef Shank With Sweet Potatoes

Name: Jamaican Brown Stew Beef Shank With Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 1.5 lb boneless halal beef shank, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 1 tsp Jamaican browning sauce, caramel coloring seasonings; 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce, halal-certified gluten-free; 2 pieces sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 piece yellow onion, chopped; 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced; 5 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs; 2 cups halal beef broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Tender halal beef shank pieces slow-braised in a savory, aromatic brown stew sauce filled with allspice, thyme, and tender sweet potato chunks.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 55 min
Total: 75 min

Technique to learn

Stewing via Browning Reduction

Browning meat coat-seasoned in dark caramel colorings before braising low and slow to construct rich color, body, and savory broth.

Instructions

Step 1: Toss the cubed beef shank with Jamaican browning sauce and tamari until evenly coated dark brown.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a heavy Dutch oven or braising pot.

Step 3: Add seasoned beef cubes in small batches and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned, then remove to a plate.

Step 4: Lower heat to medium, add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, and sauté for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5: Pour halal beef broth into the pot, scraping up caramelized browned bits stuck to the bottom.

Step 6: Return beef to pot, add thyme sprigs, cover with lid, lower heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Step 7: Uncover, add sweet potato chunks, cover again, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes until beef and sweet potatoes are tender.

Step 8: Remove lid for the final 5 minutes of cooking to simmer broth down into a rich, glossy stew gravy.

Cooking tips

Use real Jamaican browning sauce sparingly; a single teaspoon imparts signature deep color and bittersweet depth without overpowering the dish.
Browning beef thoroughly in batches prevents crowding and guarantees proper caramelization.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Jamaican; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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