Jamaican Jumbo

Two in a row right?  It is rare that I write two "Good Foodie " Posts in a row in the middle of the week...but hey, great recipes keep coming across my desk that I just have to share.

I love Jamaican Foods...(I love all foods!) I love big meals too! And this one will leave you full and totally satisfied...Serve this Jamaican Jumbo with sweat pants with an elastic band. And let there be no mistake: This is a spicy and filling meal.


INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

1 habanero or jalapeno pepper, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon allspice

1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt

2 cups chicken stock

1 bay leaf

1 pint cherry tomatoes

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (or you can replace shrimp with chicken or beef)

1 pound spicy smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices

4 cups cooked brown (or yellow) rice.

DIRECTIONS:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 servings

1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat 1 minute, then add onions, peppers, garlic, thyme, allspice and seasoning salt. Sauté until vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes.
2. Add stock, bay leaf, tomatoes and black beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, until tomatoes are cooked through and jumbo begins to thicken.


 3.Add shrimp and sausage.( Or Chicken and or Beef if like me, you can't eat seafood) Cover and cook 3-5 minutes, until shrimp are just pink and sausage is heated through.

4.Serve over Yellow Rice. (I know I mentioned Brown rice above...but Yellow rice is actually preferrable.)

Enjoy!