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Hearty Plantain, Pepper & Meat Pot

Prep 20 min Cook 90 min Difficulty 3/5

Simple one-pot stew of seared beef, peppers and tender plantains—easy steps, hands-off simmering, serves four.

Why this recipe works

Hearty Plantain, Pepper & Meat Pot is a simple one-pot stew of seared beef, peppers and tender plantain slices. It suits home cooks who want a filling, savory meal with straightforward steps. Prep is short and most work is simmering, so it's a good choice when you want hands-off cooking with big flavor.

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Key takeaways

Comforting stew of seared beef, peppers and soft plantain.
One-pot method: sear meat, simmer, add plantains late.
Adjust pepper seeds or remove for milder heat.

Recipe guide

Hearty Plantain, Pepper & Meat Pot is a simple one-pot stew of seared beef, peppers and tender plantain slices. It suits home cooks who want a filling, savory meal with straightforward steps. Prep is short and most work is simmering, so it's a good choice when you want hands-off cooking with big flavor.

One pot, simple steps: sear, simmer, add plantains late for perfect texture.

  • Comforting stew of seared beef, peppers and soft plantain.
  • One-pot method: sear meat, simmer, add plantains late.
  • Adjust pepper seeds or remove for milder heat.

Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 4): 4 medium plantains (peeled, sliced 2–3 cm diagonal), 800 g beef chunks, 1 beef bone, 2 hot peppers (1 yellow, 1 red; seeds optional), 2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 medium onion (chopped), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp salt, 500 ml water.

Method

1) Trim and pat-dry beef; sear in hot oil in a large pot until browned, then remove. 2) Sauté onion and garlic until translucent. 3) Return beef, add beef bone and chopped peppers, sprinkle salt and pour in 500 ml water. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer 30–40 minutes until beef is tender. 4) Add plantain slices, stir gently, cover and simmer 15–20 minutes until plantains are soft but hold shape. Remove bone, taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot.

Tips & Serving

Tips: Brown meat well for deeper flavor. If stew reduces too much, add 50–100 ml water and continue simmering. For milder heat remove pepper seeds; for more depth, add a bay leaf or a splinter of smoked paprika. Serve with rice, yams or greens.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium plantains
  • 800 g meat chunks
  • 1 beef bone
  • 2 whole hot peppers (1 yellow, 1 red)
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 500 ml water

Instructions

  1. Trim meat and cut into bite-sized chunks; pat dry with paper towel.
  2. Peel plantains and cut into 2–3 cm thick diagonal slices; set aside.
  3. Chop onion and mince garlic.
  4. Roughly chop the hot peppers, removing seeds if less heat is desired.
  5. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  6. Add meat and sear on all sides until browned; remove and set aside.
  7. Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent and fragrant.
  8. Return meat to the pot, add the beef bone and chopped peppers, and sprinkle in the salt.
  9. Pour in 500 ml water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  10. Simmer gently for 30–40 minutes until meat is tender and flavors meld.
  11. Add plantain slices, stir gently, cover, and continue simmering for 15–20 minutes until plantains are soft but intact.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning, remove the bone, and serve hot.

FAQs

How long does the stew keep? Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days; reheat gently on the stove adding a splash of water if thick.
Can I swap the beef for another protein or make it vegetarian? Yes — use chicken (reduce simmer time to 20–25 minutes) or firm root vegetables for a vegetarian option; cook until tender.
How can I make the stew less spicy? Remove seeds from the hot peppers before chopping, or use just one pepper to reduce heat; add chopped pepper gradually and taste.