Jamaican Chili

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This Jamaican chili is a Caribbean twist on a great wintertime dish. Sure to get the sinuses flowing! It can be prepared without meat — just omit the steps with ground beef. Serve this dish by itself or over a bowl of basmati rice.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds ground round

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 2 ½ cups chopped yellow bell pepper

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon hot paprika

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans

  • 4 cups water, or as needed

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Place ground round in a large, deep skillet. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until crumbly and browned. Drain and set aside.

  2. Coat a large Dutch oven with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add olive oil; cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender. Add yellow pepper; cook and stir until tender. Season with cumin, paprika, chili powder, sugar, salt, and cloves. Stir in stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans. Pour in water to cover; bring to a boil, then stir in ground round and tomato paste. Simmer for 30 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and serve hot topped with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310 Calories
10g Fat
32g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 310
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 632mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 68mg 76%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 6mg 33%
Potassium 1003mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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