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Jamaican Jerk Ground Beef & Plantain Skewers

These viral Jamaican Jerk Ground Beef & Plantain Skewers combine juicy jerk meatballs, sweet ripe plantains, honey, and a creamy dipping sauce for the ultimate Caribbean-inspired meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Author: natasha

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose adobo seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Jamaican Choice Green Seasoning or homemade green seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Maggie Liquid Seasoning or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Walkerswood Hot & Spicy Jerk Seasoning plus more if you like it spicier
  • Salt to taste

For Plaintains

  • 2 over ripe plantains cut into 1/2 inch rounds
  • Smoked paprika to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Yum Yum Sauce

  • ½ cup sweet and sour sauce or sweet chili sauce
  • ¼ cup spicy mayo
  • Juice of ½ lime

For Finishing

  • Honey for drizzling
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with vegetable oil. Add the sliced ripe plantains and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly caramelized. Remove from the pan and let cool slightly.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place a wire cooling rack on top of a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or foil to collect the drippings.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, adobo seasoning, smoked paprika, green seasoning, Maggie Liquid Seasoning, olive oil, honey, and Walkerswood Hot & Spicy Jerk Seasoning adding salt to taste. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  • Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1½ tablespoons each.
  • Thread the caramelized plantain slices and meatballs onto metal skewers, alternating between each.
  • Arrange the skewers on the prepared wire rack, leaving a little space between each skewer so the heat can circulate evenly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes on the middle rack, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly browned, rotating the pan half way through for even cooking.
  • While the skewers bake, whisk together the sweet and sour sauce (or sweet chili sauce), spicy mayo, and fresh lime juice until smooth and creamy.
  • Remove the skewers from the oven and immediately drizzle with honey. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
  • Serve warm with the yum yum sauce for dipping.