Jamaica Me Crazy Chili Recipe

Name: Jamaica Me Crazy Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/2 cups chopped red peppers (or both) or 2 1/2 cups yellow peppers (or both); 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika (hot if possible); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons white sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 cups chopped red peppers (or both) or 2 1/2 cups yellow peppers (or both)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika (hot if possible)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1
Brown ground beef over medium high heat in a large, deep frying pan.
2
Drain off fat and set aside.
3
Coat a large dutch oven with cooking spray and place over medium high heat.
4
When pan is hot add the olive oil and cook the onion and garlic until the onion is tender, then add the peppers and cook until tender.
5
Season with the cumin, paprika, chili powder, sugar, salt and cloves.
6
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, and the drained cans of beans.
7
Add water to cover all.
8
Bring to a boil and then stir in the meat and tomato paste.
9
Bring to a boil and then simmer 30 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar.
11
May serve with chopped fresh cilantro as decorative topping.

748

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Jamaica Me Crazy Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaica Me Crazy Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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