Trinidad Pepperpot Beef

13 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless beef roast, such as brisket,trimmed
  • 2 -3 quarts beef stock
  • 2 large onions, coarsely chopped
  • 2 -4 fresh red chilies, cored,seeded,and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup vinegar, plus extra if necessary
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mixed peppercorn, coarsely crushed,plus extra if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • salt

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the beef into a large pan, add enough stock to cover, and bring to a boil, skimming off any scum that rises to the surface.
  2. 2
    Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat feels just tender when pierced with a skewer.
  3. 3
    Add the onions, chilies, and half of the parsley, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mixed peppecorns, cinnamon, thyme, allspice, and salt to taste.
  4. 4
    Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the beef is very tender.
  5. 5
    Transfer the beef to a carving board, cover, and keep warm.
  6. 6
    Skim any fat from the cooking liquid, and boil for about 10-20 minutes or until reduced to 1 1/4 cups.
  7. 7
    Season, adding more vinegar and crushed peppercorns if needed.
  8. 8
    Slice the beef thickly, discarding any fat.
  9. 9
    Pour the sauce over the beef and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

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