TEACHING MY GRANDSON HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN ROAST BEEF
TEACHING MY GRANDSON HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN ROAST BEEF is a easy Jamaican recipe that serves 4. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Chin Family from Jamaica on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr 20 min | Total: 2 hrs 15 min
Cost: $9.80 total, $2.45 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 lb Beef Chuck (cut into 1‑inch cubes, trimmed of excess fat)
- 1.5 tsp Salt (kosher or sea salt)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 cup Water (enough to cover the meat, can substitute with beef broth for richer flavor)
- 3 medium Potatoes (peeled and quartered)
- 1 large Onion (diced)
- 3 clove Garlic (minced)
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Trim excess fat from the beef, cut into 1‑inch cubes, peel and quarter the potatoes, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
Time: PT15M
Season Beef
Place the beef cubes in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
Time: PT5M
Start the Stew Base
Transfer the seasoned beef to the large pot, add 4 cups of water (or beef broth), and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: High heat
Simmer the Beef
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the beef simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: Low heat
Add Vegetables
Stir in the quartered potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cover again and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes until the potatoes are fork‑tender and the beef is fully tender.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: Low heat
Final Seasoning and Adjust Consistency
Taste the stew and add a pinch more salt if needed. If you prefer a thicker gravy, uncover the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to reduce.
Time: PT5M
Serve
Turn off the heat, let the stew rest for 5 minutes, then ladle into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread or rice.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Last updated: April 4, 2026








