This hearty Jamaican Stew Peas recipe features a flavorful combination of cured salt beef, beef chuck, and salted pig tail cooked with red kidney beans, coconut milk, thyme, and allspice. A whole Scotch bonnet pepper adds a spicy kick to this traditional Jamaican dish.

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Ingredients

Servings: 8

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For The Stew Peas

14 ounces (393g) dried red kidney beans (about 2 cups)

8 ounces (227g) cured salt beef (see notes), cut into 1-inch pieces

1 pound (454g) boneless beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces

8 ounces to 1 pound salted pig tail (227 to 454g), cut into 1-inch pieces

3 medium cloves garlic, peeled

1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk

6 allspice berries

3 sprigs fresh thyme

2 scallions, root ends trimmed

1 whole Scotch bonnet pepper

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

526kcal

26%
Fat

21g

1%
Saturated Fat

15g

0%
Carbohydrates

44g

2%
Fiber

19g

0%
Sugar

4g

0%
Protein

41g

2%
Cholesterol

82mg

4%
Sodium

350mg

17%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Jamaican Stew Peas

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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