Pepperpot Stew With Spillers Dumplings

A traditional Caribbean beef stew with root vegetables, coconut milk, and handmade flour dumplings simmered until tender and thickened.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 502.1 kcals 4016.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 57 grams 455.9 grams
Fat 19.6 grams 156.8 grams
Protein 24.4 grams 195.4 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
400
g
Butter Beans
Drained and rinsed
Liquids
1.2
l
Beef Stock
Mixed with 2 tsp yeast extract
400
ml
Coconut Milk
One can
4
tbsp
Water
Cold
Meat
600
g
Stewing Beef
Shin, fat and sinew trimmed, cut into small pieces
NutsSeeds
4
sprig
Thyme
Leaves only
1
piece
1
clove
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
To taste
1
pinch
Salt
For dumplings
Vegetables
10
cm
Ginger
Very finely sliced
1
piece
Onion
Chopped
450
g
Yam
Cut into 3cm pieces
400
g
Sweet Potato
Cut into 4cm pieces
450
g
Pumpkin
Cut into 4cm pieces
4
piece
Spring Onions
Lightly crushed
2
piece
Scotch Bonnet Chillies
Finely chopped
150
g
Spinach
Leaves only, shredded

Steps

  • Combine beef, thyme, allspice, bay leaf, garlic, ginger, onion, and stock in a saucepan.
  • Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 20-25 minutes.
  • Stir in vegetables, chillies, coconut milk, and butter beans and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  • Mix flour and salt in a bowl, then add water to form a smooth dough.
  • Stir in the shredded spinach and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Roll the dough into 24 small balls and add them directly to the simmering pot.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes until meat and dumplings are cooked through and the sauce thickens.