Zesty Jamaican Joe Recipe

Name: Zesty Jamaican Joe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can zesty diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup diced green pepper; 3 whole wheat hamburger buns, split; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can zesty diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans or (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced green pepper
3 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
salt
pepper

1
In a skillet, cook the beef, onion, garlic, and cayenne pepper until beef is no longer pink and drain.
2
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Stir in tomatoes and beans then cover and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
4
Stir in green pepper.
5
Cook, uncovered, over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until it thickens while stirring occasionally.
6
Toast buns lightly before serving.
7
Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture over each half of bun and serve open faced.
8
Could be easily doubled.

395

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Zesty Jamaican Joe falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Zesty Jamaican Joe

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