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Belize Beef on Spiced Potatoes
Valerie McArdle
, OREGON
Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 30 Minutes Makes 4 servings

1

 

pound 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

1. 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, 1-1/2 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.

2. Meanwhile cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-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.

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

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