Jamaican Pepperpot Stew

Ingredients

• braising or stewing beef such as shin, cut into small pieces

• oil for frying

• onions 2 small, chopped

• ginger a large walnut-sized piece, peeled and chopped

• garlic 1 clove, crushed

• scotch bonnet chilli 1, seeded and finely chopped

• dried thyme 1/2 tsp

• allspice berries 8

• cinnamon stick 1

• beef stock 800ml

• coconut milk 400g tin

• sweet potatoes 300g, peeled and cut into 2-3cm chunks

• spinach 250g, washed and chopped

Method

STEP 1

Heat a large casserole and fry the beef in 2 tbsp oil until browned. Add the onion and cook until soft then tip in the ginger, garlic and chilli and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the thyme, allspice, cinnamon, stock and coconut milk. Bring up to a gentle simmer, cover then cook for 1½ hours.

STEP 2

Add the sweet potato and cook uncovered until just tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the spinach and simmer