Belize Beef On Spiced Potatoes

30 Minute, Beef

Total Time: 30 minutes Difficulty: Easy Servings: 4 Source:

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef round

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) zesty diced tomatoes drained

1 1/2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic

1 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning

2 large unpeeled baking potatoes such as russets (8 to 10 ounces each)

Salt pepper and Caribbean jerk seasoning


Topping:

1/2 cup plain yogurt

3/4 teaspoon jarred minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning

Directions

Brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into small crumbles. Pour off drippings.

Set aside 1 tablespoon of the tomatoes. Add remaining tomatoes, 1 ½ teaspoons garlic and 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning to beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover skillet; continue simmering 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

Meanwhile cut potatoes lengthwise into ¼-inch thick slices; pierce in several places with a fork. Dip in cold water; sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper and jerk seasoning. Place in single layer on nonstick baking pan. Broil 3 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, turning once.

Combine topping ingredients and reserved 1 tablespoon tomatoes in small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spoon beef mixture over potatoes. Serve with topping.

Notes

Valerie McArdle, OREGON