Jamaican Curry Beef Ribs With Papaya & Mango Recipe

Name: Jamaican Curry Beef Ribs With Papaya & Mango
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 lbs short rib of beef, bones removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (apprx 1 1/2 lbs meat after bone removal); 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 4 tablespoons yellow curry paste; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced, seeded and membranes removed; 3 cups sweet potatoes or 3 cups yams, 1/4-inch bite size slices, steamed until just tender; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (19 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 1/2 cups long grain rice (uncooked); 2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons sugar substitute; 3/4 cup fresh papaya, cut in 1/2-inch dice; 3/4 cup fresh mango, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 4 tablespoons fine shredded dried coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 lbs short rib of beef, bones removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (apprx 1 1/2 lbs meat after bone removal)
2 tablespoons cooking oil
4 tablespoons yellow curry paste
1 medium onion, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced, seeded and membranes removed
3 cups sweet potatoes or 3 cups yams, 1/4-inch bite size slices, steamed until just tender
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (19 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups long grain rice (uncooked)
2 tablespoons sugar or 2 tablespoons sugar substitute
3/4 cup fresh papaya, cut in 1/2-inch dice
3/4 cup fresh mango, cut into 1/2-inch dice
4 tablespoons fine shredded dried coconut (optional)

1
Rub the lime juice into the beef cubes.
2
Place the limed beef and curry paste in a large bowl or zip lock bag, mix well to coat the beef with the curry and let it rest 1 hour or longer.
3
Mix the mango & Papaya together, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
4
Heat oil in a large skillet medium heat, brown the curried beef . stir as you are browning the beef, Be careful not to burn.
5
Add onions, cook until the onions are translucent and starting to brown, add garlic and Jalapenos.
6
Continue to cook 5 minutes, stir at least once.
7
Pour in the tomatoes, cover with a lid and simmer 45 minutes.
8
Just a few minutes before serving add the cooked sweet potatoes, mix well, heat through.
9
Meanwhile cook your rice using your favorite method stir in the sugar or sugar substitute while cooking, mix well ( If you are boiling the rice in water add sugar to the water while cooking).
10
Serve the curried beef over the rice topped with the Papaya/Mango mixture.
11
Sprinkle Coconut on top if you wish
12
Enjoy!

1200

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 lbs short rib of beef, bones removed, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (apprx 1 1/2 lbs meat after bone removal), 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 4 tablespoons yellow curry paste, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Curry Beef Ribs With Papaya & Mango falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Jamaican Curry Beef Ribs With Papaya & Mango

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