Zesty Jamaican Joe
Add a tropical twist to your weeknight dinner routine with the vibrant and flavorful "Zesty Jamaican Joe." This bold take on the classic sloppy joe infuses hearty ground beef with the tantalizing warmth of jerk seasoning, fresh lime juice, and a touch of sweet brown sugar for the perfect balance. Sautéed onions, bell peppers, and garlic create a savory base, while a rich blend of tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and soy sauce delivers a saucy, satisfying filling. Finished with fresh scallions and cilantro for a burst of color and freshness, this dish is served on buttery golden-toasted hamburger buns for the ultimate comfort food experience. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe packs a spicy-sweet Caribbean flair that will have your family begging for seconds! Perfect for a quick family dinner or a fun twist on game-day eats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced bell pepper
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 chopped scallions
- 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add the tomato paste and jerk seasoning to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for 2 minutes to toast the seasoning and deepen the flavor.
Mix in the brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce, and canned crushed tomatoes. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the mixture cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
While the meat mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns. Spread a little butter on the cut sides of the buns and toast them in a separate skillet or toaster until golden and crisp.
Once the meat mixture is ready, stir in the chopped scallions and cilantro for a burst of fresh flavor.
Spoon the Zesty Jamaican Joe mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Top with the other halves of the buns and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.4 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.0 g | 265% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 6856 mg | 298% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.3 g | 233% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.0 g | ||
| Protein | 142.5 g | 285% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2806 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
