Barbados Bajan Beef & Potato Stew – Authentic Barbados Recipe

Rich, dark Bajan stewed beef simmered with herbs and tender potatoes.

Country of Origin
🇧🇧 Barbados (Caribbean, Americas)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Cubed beef sirloin, Yukon Gold potatoes, Carrots and green peas, Bajan green seasoning, Caramelized browning/tomato paste

Ingredients for Barbados Bajan Beef & Potato Stew (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed beef sirloin, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup carrots and green peas
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Bajan green seasoning
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional Barbados seasoning (caramelized browning/tomato paste, thyme, cloves)
  • 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown cubed beef sirloin for 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced onion, garlic, Bajan green seasoning, and caramelized browning/tomato paste, thyme, cloves, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
  3. Add Yukon Gold potatoes and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
  4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
  5. Stir in carrots and green peas right before serving warm.

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