Description
This classic Jamaican Bully Beef recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish made with spiced corned beef, sautéed onions, peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfectly seasoned with Scotch bonnet chili and thyme, it offers a spicy kick and vibrant Caribbean taste. Traditionally served with steamed white rice, it’s a quick and satisfying meal ideal for any day of the week.
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
- Steamed white rice, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sauté Aromatics: In a frying pan, heat the sunflower oil over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion, spring onion, garlic, thyme sprigs, and the deseeded finely chopped Scotch bonnet chili. Cook gently for 8 minutes until the onions have softened slightly, releasing their flavors.
- Add Tomato and Pepper: Stir in the chopped tomato and finely chopped pepper. Continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes until all the vegetables become tender and well combined.
- Cook the Corned Beef: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the canned corned beef to the pan, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you stir it in. Mix in the ketchup and freshly ground black pepper (approximately ½ teaspoon). Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating and flavor melding.
- Serve: Once cooked through and well combined, remove the thyme sprigs and serve the bully beef hot alongside steamed white rice. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the quantity of Scotch bonnet chili according to your spice tolerance to avoid excessive heat.
- Use freshly ground black pepper for the best flavor.
- Ensure to break up the corned beef thoroughly for even texture.
- Serve immediately after cooking for the best taste and texture.
- This dish pairs excellently with steamed white rice, but you can also serve it with fried dumplings or roti for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Keywords: Jamaican Bully Beef, Corned Beef Recipe, Caribbean Spiced Corned Beef, Spicy Bully Beef, Jamaican Cuisine
