Haitian Beef Bouillon (Bouillon Boeuf)

Experience the warmth and comfort of Haitian cuisine with this hearty Beef Bouillon, known locally as Bouillon Boeuf. This delightful stew features tender beef pieces simmered in a rich, savory broth with an array of vibrant root vegetables, fresh leafy greens, and soft dumplings. It's a delicious blend of flavors that will transport you to the heart of Haiti, ideal for a satisfying main course meal.

Ingredients

🥩 2 lbs beef pieces pre-cleaned and seasoned
🫒 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
🌶️ 1 slice red bell pepper with ~6-8 whole cloves
🧂 3 Maggi cubes
💧 Water sufficient for submerging ingredients throughout the recipe
🍅 3 tablespoons tomato paste
🍅 2 fresh tomatoes sliced
🌶️ 1 green bell pepper sliced
🥕 1 large carrot sliced
🥬 1 bunch spinach
🌿 1 bunch watercress
🍌 1 green plantain sliced
🍠 1 medium yam cubed
🌿 1 medium malanga cubed
🥔 2 potatoes cubed
🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
🥥 1 can 14 oz or 400ml Let Kokoye coconut milk
🧈 1 tablespoon butter
🧅 3 green onions chopped
🧂 Salt

Instructions

1- Initial Beef Cooking:

• In a large aluminum pot, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat.
• Add the pre-seasoned beef pieces, browning them evenly.
• Insert 1 slice of red bell pepper with cloves into the pot.
• Crumble 1 Maggi cube over the beef.

2- Simmer Ingredients:

• Pour in water to cover the beef, cover the pot, and boil for 30 minutes until the beef is half-cooked.

3- Sauce Preparation:

• Carefully strain the liquid from the pot, leaving the beef inside.
• Fry the beef pieces until they turn an orangey color.
• Add 3 tablespoons tomato paste to the pot, stirring until well-coated. Gradually add a little water to blend.

4- Combining Sauce and Beef:

• Return the reserved sauce to the pot with the beef and tomato paste mixture.
• Let simmer for about 5 minutes.

5- Add Vegetables and Simmer:

• If needed, transfer the beef and sauce to a larger pot.
• Add hardy root vegetables: sliced plantain, cubed yam, malanga, and potatoes.
• Follow with leafy greens: spinach and watercress.
• Finally, top with sliced fresh tomatoes, red and green bell peppers, carrot, and chopped green onions.
• Pour in 1 can of Let Kokoye coconut milk.
• Add 2 more Maggi cubes and salt as required for seasoning.
• Add sufficient water to cover all ingredients, stir gently, cover the pot, and let cook for 40 minutes.

6- Prepare Dumplings:

• In a glass mixing bowl, mix 1 cup flour with a pinch of salt.
• Gradually add salted water, kneading into a consistent dough. Shape the dough into long dumplings.

7- Final Cooking Steps:

• After 20 minutes of simmering vegetables, stir in 1 tablespoon butter.
• Add dumplings to the simmering bouillon.
• Once root vegetables are fully tender, remove them temporarily from the pot using a ladle.
• Simmer until the bouillon thickens to desired consistency, then return the soft vegetables.

8- Serve:

• Serve hot in bowls, enjoying a hearty, flavorful taste of Haiti.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 75 minutes
Total Time: 90 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Equipment: Large aluminum pot, metal tongs, metal ladle, electric cooktop, plastic food containers, glass mixing bowls

Cooking Tips:

• Ensure beef is pre-seasoned for best flavor.
• Layer vegetables in the stated order to ensure even cooking.
• Adjust the thickness of the broth by simmering for a bit longer if necessary.

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Haitian Beef Bouillon (Bouillon Boeuf)