Jamaican Brown Stew Goat
Goat browned hard then stewed with thyme, allspice, peppers and butter beans into a glossy, dark gravy. Lovely with rice and peas.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.83 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 915kcal
- 28.5gcarbs
- 9.2gof which sugars
- 63.8gfat
- 38.2gsaturates
- 54.9gprotein
- 9.1gfibre
- 5.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the goat with the allspice, paprika, pepper, salt, tamari, garlic, spring onions and the leaves from 3 sprigs of thyme. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large heavy pot over a high heat. Lift the goat out of the marinade, keeping the bowl, and brown it in batches for about 4 minutes each, until deep brown. This colour is where the flavour comes from.
15 min - 3
Turn the heat down to medium. Add the onions, red pepper and carrots and cook for 6 minutes. Stir in the tomato purée and the leftover marinade and cook for 1 minute.
6 min - 4
Return the goat to the pot with the water, the remaining thyme and the whole scotch bonnet. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 30.
90 min - 5
Add the butter beans and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the gravy is dark, glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
20 min - 6
Take out the scotch bonnet and the thyme stalks. Serve with rice and peas.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
