Caribbean Style Curried Turkey Mince And Sweet Potato Stew

This is a simple, hearty one pot stew recipe I’ve put together using flavours more commonly found in caribbean style curries. This is a genuine winter warmer that actually benefits from spending a couple of days in the fridge before eating.

You will need:
2 tbsp hot caribbean curry powder
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp ground allspice
0.5 tsp ground black pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
500g turkey mince
1 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 green peppers, sliced
2 medium sweet potatoes, roughly chopped into half inch cubes (I left the skin on for additional flavour)
2 chillies, finely chopped (alternatively use 1 scotch bonnet)
1 tin of black beans (red kidney beans will do)
500ml chicken stock
Salt to taste

Method:
1. In a large bowl mix together the turkey, onions and spices, then set aside to marinade.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, over a medium high heat, add the turkey mix and fry until browned.
3. Turn down the heat to medium low, add in the garlic, green pepper and sweet potato, then cook for about 5 minutes.
4. Add in the chillies, beans and stock, bring to the boil and simmer for about 30 minutes, until the sweet potato starts to break down and the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
5. Check the seasoning and add salt if necessary.

Notes:
This is another all in one meal that doesn’t really need any accompaniments, but if you wanted to bulk it out add in 4 good sized flour dumplings once the stock is boiling.

Additional:
I’ve been eating this for a few days now and If I’m being honest, although the flavour is good and it’s a pretty satisfying meal, this wasn’t my most successful of recipes. If I was to cook this again I would probably swap out the turkey mince for either diced turkey or chicken, increase the quantity of herbs and spices, maybe add in a little mace and nutmeg, add a tablespoon of flour at the first step, to help the stew thicken, and add some extra veg to bulk it out and provide extra flavour, probably some fairly chunky celery and carrot added with the sweet potato.