Jamaican-Style Pepper Beef

Name: Jamaican-Style Pepper Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 450 g Flank steak; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Ginger; 0.5 tsp Allspice; Thyme to taste; 5 clove Garlic; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tsp Browning sauce; 1 tbsp Cornstarch; 2 S Bell pepper; Scallion to taste; 0.8 pc Scotch bonnet; 1 tbsp Tomato paste; 250 ml Beef stock; Soy sauce to taste; Worcestershire sauce to taste; 1 tsp Brown sugar; 1 tsp Cornstarch; 1 tbsp Water; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Seared flank steak in a glossy pepper and allspice sauce, served with rice.

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Prep: 15m
Cook: 20m
Steps: 7
Servings: 3
Difficulty: Medium

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Method

Step 1Marinate the beef30 min
Mix the flank steak with black pepper, ginger, allspice, thyme, garlic, soy sauce, browning sauce, and cornstarch. Let it marinate at least 30 minutes (better 2+ hours).
Flank steakBlack pepperGingerAllspiceThymeGarlicSoy sauceBrowning sauceCornstarch
Step 2Sear the beef
Heat a pan with oil on high heat. Sear the beef until browned on the outside (not fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
Flank steakVegetable oil
Step 3Cook the veggies3 min
In the same pan, sauté the bell peppers and Scotch bonnet for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Bell pepperScotch bonnetGarlic
Step 4Build the base1 min
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
Tomato paste
Step 5Make the sauce3 min
Pour in beef stock, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, allspice, and thyme. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
Beef stockSoy sauceWorcestershire sauceBrown sugarBlack pepperAllspiceThyme
Step 6Thicken and finish5 min
Add the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and stir until the sauce turns glossy and slightly thickened. Add the beef back in with scallions and simmer for 3–5 minutes until tender and coated in sauce.
CornstarchWaterFlank steakScallion
Step 7Serve with rice
Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with rice.