Jamaican beef stew

750g braising or stewing beef

1l beef stock

2 large onions, sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced

Large piece of ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks

2 bay leaves

5 allspice berries

1 stick cinnamon

4 cloves

1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped

400ml coconut milk

3 sprigs thyme

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

4 large new potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

100g kale, chopped