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Fiery Beef Flatbread with scotch bonnet

The kind of Caribbean plate you make on repeat. scotch bonnet, a proper bake, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.7 from 2,770 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook50 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Fiery Beef Flatbread with scotch bonnet
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the scotch bonnet elements, and pat the beef dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the beef. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the brown sugar and the rest of the scotch bonnet flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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