Description
Jamaican Bully Beef is a flavorful, spicy corned beef dish cooked with aromatic herbs, Scotch bonnet chili, and fresh vegetables. Perfectly paired with steamed white rice, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delicious taste of Caribbean comfort food.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sunflower oil, for frying
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 whole sprigs thyme
- ½ Scotch bonnet chili, deseeded and finely chopped (adjust to spice preference)
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 pepper, cored and finely chopped
- 240g can corned beef
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Cooked white rice, to serve
- Fresh thyme leaves, to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a frying pan, warm the sunflower oil over medium-low heat until hot enough to sauté the aromatics.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the finely chopped onion, spring onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, and Scotch bonnet chili to the pan. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and the flavors meld.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the chopped tomato and pepper. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until everything is tender and fragrant.
- Cook the corned beef: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the canned corned beef to the pan and break it up using a wooden spoon. Stir in the ketchup and freshly ground black pepper.
- Simmer and combine: Continue cooking for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to combine and the corned beef to brown slightly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the bully beef hot over steamed white rice. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves for an authentic Jamaican touch.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Scotch bonnet chili depending on your spice tolerance.
- You can substitute corned beef with canned corned beef hash for a chunkier texture.
- Serve with steamed white rice or fried dumplings for a traditional side.
- Use fresh thyme for more vibrant flavor; dried thyme may be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Keywords: Jamaican Bully Beef, corned beef recipe, Caribbean spicy beef, easy Jamaican dinner, Scotch bonnet chili recipes
