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Jamaican Bully Beef with Rice and Vegetables Recipe

Name: Jamaican Bully Beef with Rice and Vegetables Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Jamaican
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; Steamed white rice, to serve

ByLuna Ryder December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

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Introduction

Jamaican bully beef is a flavorful, comforting dish made with corned beef and aromatic spices. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal served over steamed white rice. This recipe brings a taste of the Caribbean right to your kitchen.

A white bowl filled with two main layers: a base layer of fluffy white rice, with grains separated and soft in texture, covering about half the bowl on the right side, and on top, a thick layer of ground meat cooked with red bell pepper pieces, diced onions, and green herbs scattered throughout, giving a mix of brown, red, white, and green colors with a slightly chunky texture. The bowl is placed on a blue cloth over a white marbled tiled surface. Next to the bowl, there is a small white plate with coarse black pepper and a glass with a beige frothy drink. A fork and knife with wooden handles are on the blue cloth to the left of the bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

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 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste)
1 large tomato, chopped
1 pepper, cored and finely chopped
240g can corned beef
2 tbsp ketchup
Cooked white rice, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, spring onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, and scotch bonnet chilli. Cook for about 8 minutes until the onions soften.
Step 2: Stir in the chopped tomato and pepper. Continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until all the vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the corned beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Stir in the ketchup and season with ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper.
Step 4: Cook for another 6 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors well.
Step 5: Serve hot with steamed white rice, garnished with fresh thyme leaves if desired.

Tips & Variations

Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet chilli to suit your spice preference or substitute with a milder pepper for less heat.
For a smokier flavor, you can add a splash of soy sauce or replace the ketchup with tomato paste.
Try stirring in some chopped bell peppers or sweetcorn for added texture and sweetness.

Storage

Store leftover bully beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave until warmed through. Avoid overheating to keep the meat tender and the flavors balanced.