Authentic Jamaican Chili Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground round
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1.5 cups chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2.5 cups chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon hot paprika
• 1 tablespoon chile powder
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 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
• water
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 0.33 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large, deep skillet, cook and stir the ground beef over medium-high heat until it's nicely browned and crumbly. Once cooked, drain off any excess fat and set the beef aside.
2. Place a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, lightly coat with cooking spray, and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes tender and translucent. Add the diced bell pepper; continue to cook and stir until the pepper softens. Season the vegetables with a blend of aromatic spices including cumin, paprika, chili powder, a touch of sugar, salt, and cloves. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans. Add enough water to cover all the ingredients; bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Stir in the browned ground beef and tomato paste; reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vinegar. Garnish each serving with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 311 kcal
• Fat Content: 10 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 8 g
• Sodium Content: 633 mg
• Protein Content: 24 g
• Cholesterol Content: 50 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 32 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g