Kingstown Curried Goat (or Beef) with Green Banana Dumplings – Authentic Saint Vincent & Grenadines Recipe

Ingredients for Kingstown Curried Goat (or Beef) with Green Banana Dumplings (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed beef or lamb, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups boiled green bananas, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup potatoes
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Vincentian curry powder
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Saint Vincent & Grenadines seasoning (roasted geera (cumin), garlic, thyme)
• 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 or lamb for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, Vincentian curry powder, and roasted geera (cumin), garlic, thyme, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add boiled green bananas 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 potatoes right before serving warm.