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A bowl of rich Haitian beef stew with tender beef, carrots, and potatoes in a dark broth, served with white rice and pikliz.

Haitian Beef Stew Slow Cooker

This Haitian Beef Stew Slow Cooker is the ultimate set-and-forget comfort food. Beef chuck is marinated in vibrant Haitian epis seasoning, then slow-cooked with cloves, thyme, and vegetables until it’s fall-apart tender. It’s a gluten-free, dairy-free feast that’s perfect for busy weeks, meal prep, or serving a crowd.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Beef & Marinade:

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
  • ½ cup Haitian epis seasoning
  • 2 tbsp sour orange juice (or 1 tbsp lime + 1 tbsp orange juice)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Slow Cooker:

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2-3 whole cloves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1-2 whole Scotch bonnet peppers (pierced)
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Vegetables (add later):

  • 3 carrots, chunked
  • 2 potatoes, chunked
  • 1 chayote squash, cubed (optional)

For Serving:

 

  • Cooked white rice
  • Pikliz (Haitian pickles)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

 

  1. Marinate: Combine beef with epis, citrus juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate 15 mins (or overnight).
  2. Layer: In slow cooker, add onion, bell pepper, garlic, tomato paste, cloves, thyme, bay leaves, and Scotch bonnet peppers.
  3. Assemble: Place marinated beef on top. Pour broth and Worcestershire sauce around sides.
  4. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  5. Add Veggies: Stir in carrots, potatoes, and chayote. Cover and cook on LOW for 1.5-2 more hours.
  6. Finish: Remove whole peppers, thyme, and bay leaves. Season to taste. Serve stew over rice with pikliz.

Notes

 

  • Epis is a Haitian green seasoning base. Find it in Caribbean stores or make your own with blended herbs, garlic, and peppers.
  • Heat Control: Leave Scotch bonnet peppers whole and unpunctured for flavor without extreme heat.
  • No Sear Needed: The slow cooker tenderizes the beef perfectly without searing.
  • Storage: Tastes even better the next day! Store in fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.

Find it online: https://juicymeatrecipes.com/haitian-beef-stew-slow-cooker/