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A classic lazy-man dish using canned corned beef.
Posted on 26 March 2010
A combination of being tired, lazy and hungry forced me into our pantry to find something quick to eat with the leftover rice we had from the night before. I not much of a breakfast person, but when lunch time comes around I need to get some food in me. I work from home (have done so the past 11 years now) so I have the convenience of eating well if I want to. Today all I wanted was something fast, but I wasn’t ready to sacrifice on taste. There was Mr. Hereford corned beef staring at me, as if it was saying “I dare you”…
This dish takes me back to when we owned a “parlor” (like a variety store) in Trinidad and late at nights the local drunks and bachelors would come calling on us to sell them a can of corned beef or Vienna sausages so they could have a quick meal. Even though we had closed for business hours ago and were in bed (our house was at the back of the store). I still remember telling my brother to shut up and pretend we’re not hearing them.
You’ll Need…
1 can corned beef
1 medium tomato chopped
1 medium onion sliced
1 scallion sliced
1 hot pepper sliced (remove seeds to control heat) I used a habanero pepper
dash black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ketchup
1/4 bell pepper – optional (sliced thin)
Heat a pan on medium heat, then empty the contents of the can of corned beef into it and break it apart. The original way I’ve seen this done is to heat some oil in the pan first, but since I’m trying to get back in shape I’m holding off on amount of oil and fatty stuff I use.
The corned beef itself is very fatty, so basically there’s no real need for oil. The next step is to prepare the onion, pepper, tomato, scallion and bell pepper. Normally bell peppers and scallions are not used as this in it’s original form is very rustic. But not only do I like the added flavour, I like using up the stuff I have in the fridge when I cook, so it doesn’t waste. Then toss everything into the pan with the corned beef and hit it with a dash of black pepper. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes. Don’t cover or you’ll risk everything going soggy and into a “mush”. BTW, this is cooked on a medium heat and is good 5-7 minutes after adding all the ingredients.
This dish is only complete for me with sliced cucumber on the side as in the pictures below. Besides rice, this can also be enjoyed on sandwiches, as a topping for crackers, roti, sliced bread.. even stuffed in pitas.
Do you have a different way of making this? Leave me your comments below as I’m always looking for different ways to prepare the dishes I grew up on and I’m sure everyone else would love to learn different techniques.
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chris…
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Yap, I have another recipe of this corned beef our filipino version. Ingrediants are lots of diced garlic, sliced onion and sliced potatoe into dice cubes also you will need a little amount of soy sauce. Simply Saute all the ingredients and add the corned beef and springkle some salt and pepper. You can stuff it on your sandwich or have a steam rice, yumm!
Sounds great. We also have one with potato as well. basically we cook some potato slices in oil garlic and onion, add salt and hot pepper. Allow that to cook until tender. Then the last 5 minutes or so we add the corned beef.
thanks for stopping by and commenting.
happy cooking
chris
My corned beef always has lots of Trini ketchup (watery American ketchup won't do) and a piece of butter at the end. Thanks for sharing your recipe though. Have a great weekend!
Dawn.. the funny thing is when we're in Trinidad our daughters complain about the ketchup. We usually pack our own from here to take down.
You know Dawn, that is so true about the American Ketchup. I always end up bringing up a bottle of Matouks ketchup from Trinidad – along with the obligatory pepper sauce and mango kutchela – for friends when ever I travel. The next thing they ask for is cheese from Trinidad. Regular shop cheese. amazes me that they don't have that in the U.S.
Mine is prepared with minced onion, bell peppers (if available), and fresh thyme. Seasoned with freshly ground black pepper. Accompanied with sunny side up!
With sunny side up.. got try that soon.
Hey ,,great website!! Man i make mine wid same but wid extra pepper ,cilantro, scrambled egg and fry bake……
Extra pepper is how my daughter wants me to make it with. Still not sure how that chile handles that heat. Fry bake is the way to go.
happy cooking
chris..
I am a "curry lover" so I like to curry mine!
I would curry everything if I could!
WOW! This is a first for me, as I've never had the curry version. maybe we can get you to share that way of preparing this? Thanks for stopping by Teresa.
yup curry is nice bro,im from the bahamas and cornbeef is a delicacy here..lol
I usually saute the onions,hot pepper and tomato first,add the corned beef,cover briefly,then add some ketchup..
Sometimes I let it cook until it's a little crisp(when I not too hungry
Fred, that's the way I grew up knowing how to make this. However, I've had to change ways, since I'm trying to cut out some of the fat/oil in my diet. Thanks for sharing.
Hi I fry my onions and spring oinions first dont forget the garlic!! then break up the corned beef combine and add tomato puree knob of butter to finsh (yummie) with rice and steamed or fried gorgettes and plaintain on the side Try the mixture in a Jacket potatoe for barbies sometimes i put it with a pasta sauce and serve with spaggetti soory forgot to mention corn as side dish The other way i use the basic mash potatoes form into nice sized balls poke a hole in middle fill with basic misture seal hole egg wash bread crumb if liked pop into oven and brown serve with nice green salad and they can be pr- prepared and popped into fridge till you want them keep well for a day Happy eating
Thanks for stopping by and sharing your take on this. That one with the mashed potato sound slike a killer dish. Will have to give it a try. i usually refry leftover mashed potato with corned beef as well. I cook some onions, then add the potato and after a few minutes I add the corned beef. Cook until you get a sort of crust and you're done. BTW I use left over corned beef as cooked above. That's usually my breakfast.
You are reading my mind! My column this week is about canned corned beef and that is going to be my post on Saturday as well! Will definitely link to your post.
Thanks so much for the link back. read the article and the news – congrats!
Hi Chris,
I really enjoy your recipes. Corned Beef. I make it almost the same way you did.
What I do though is, I mash the corned beef. Cook the seasonings seperately, I add "tomato paste" with the onions, thyme, lots of garlic, sweet pepperwhen they are almost finished cooking. A little boiling water and then I add the corned beef. I do cover it though for about 5 minutes and mix well. Yummy yummy.
This is very simple and nice. Makes a great meal after a hard day of work. All you people out there should try this. Thank you.
The way I do mine is half a red, green and yellow pepper diced. 1 onion diced, 1 beef cube (oxo) a few tomatoes, cpl old spring onions, garlic, black pepper, curry powder & fry until softish. then add my corn beef with a splash of ketchup. once all that is done i add a little boiling water and cook again and then add little more boiling water untill i get the desired consistency. Serve with basmati Rice and sweet corn. LUSH MAN!
thanks this turned into my midnight snack thing
Yours sound delicious, however I add some sliced cabbage to my ingredients before adding the corned beef…
Everyone should have a few canned meat recipes on hand. This recipe really makes canned meat sound delicious. Not only is it a quick lazy meal but here where we have snow it can be a meal you can pull out of your pantry with using some dried veggies and spices. Also if you have had bad weather where your electric has been out for weeks! So my advice print this out keep it and store up on canned meat.
Hi Chris. Thanks again for taking me back to my roots.
my mom used to make this quite often now i use it for sandwiches for work.
Great tasting and simple recipe..Thanks Chris
i include shredded cabbage
I make it with diced boiled potatoes, when done slice hard boiled eggs on top, finger licking good.
My mother made a similar recipe but with the addition of lots of garlic,fresh thyme, more ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and chop the corned beef into small pieces before adding to the fried onions etc….cook till it's soft and delicious…that's the way I used to make it years ago before salt became a health issue…