Island Beef Jerk

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 onion chopped
1 sweet potato peeled & chopped in 1/2 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 C beef stock
1/2 C orange juice
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp cold water
2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 chopped fresh parsley

In large skillet over medium-high heat, combine beef, onion and sweet potato. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often and breaking up the beef, until beef is no longer pink. Stir in garlic, pumpkin pie spice and hot pepper flakes.
Stir in beef stock, orange juice and soy sauce. Bring to a boil of high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer covered for 10 minutes, until potato is tender.
Uncover skillet;increase heat to medium. I a small bowl, stir together water and cornstarch until smooth. Add to skillet;simmer, stirring often, for 3 minutes until thickened. Stir in parsley.
Serve over rice or pita bread.
Makes 4 servings.