Jamaican Stew Peas Recipe

Name: Jamaican Stew Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb stewing beef; 1/2 lb pigs tail (If you'd like); 2 scallions; 1 onion; 3 garlic cloves; 3 sprigs thyme; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 1 (8 ounce) can red kidney beans (or two cups of red peas, soaked in water overnight); 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 allspice seeds or 5 pimentos; 2 cups flour

Servings: persons

1/2 lb stewing beef
1/2 lb pigs tail (If you'd like)
2 scallions
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
3 sprigs thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 (8 ounce) can red kidney beans (or two cups of red peas, soaked in water overnight)
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 allspice seeds or 5 pimentos
2 cups flour

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["1. Gently fry the stew beef to seal it.", "2.Cut the meat in to small pieces.", "3.Place the peas, meat and 3 1/2 cups of water in a pot, bring to the boil then let simmer for one hour.[Please keep in mind if you're using pigtail this is the ideal time to add it also].", "4.Chop the onion, scallion and garlic.", "5.Make dough by mixing 2 cups of flour with water. Break off small pieces of dough and roll them in to ""spinners"".", "6.After the peas and meat have simmered for 1 hour add the tin of coconut milk, onion, scallion, spinners, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, pimento and scotch bonnet (the scotch bonnet should NOT be cut up).", "Cook for 1 hour then remove the scotch bonnet pepper.", "7. Serve this goodness with white rice and fried sweet plantains!"]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb stewing beef, 1/2 lb pigs tail (If you'd like), 2 scallions, 1 onion, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Stew Peas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Jamaican Stew Peas

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