Caribbean Keshi Yena

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    259 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Caribbean

Caribbean Keshi Yena

Keshi Yena is the National dish of Dutch island of Aruba. Seasoned ground beef is encased in melty, gooey Edam or gouda cheese. Easy to make and mild in flavor, this is a must try Caribbean dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

Meat

  • ¾ pound ground beef

Dairy

  • 14 Ounces Edam or Gouda Cheese Sliced
  • 3 eggs beaten

Vegetables

  • 1 yellow or white onion diced or sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper or habanero finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped or minced
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley rough chopped

Other Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • ¼ cup olives diced
  • 1 Tablespoon raisins
  • 1 Tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 Tablespoon spicy mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan or skillet on medium heat. Sauté the peppers and onions for about 5 minutes, until onions just start to be translucent. Then add the garlic for about a minute.
  2. Add the meat and parsley together into the pan and cook until the meat is just about cooked through. Drain the grease and return to the stove.
  3. Add all the other ingredients except the eggs. Cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and rest for 2 minutes then stir in the egg.
  4. Slice the Gouda or Edam cheese into thin slices. Line the bottom and sides of your casserole dish or the bottom or your ramekins with slices of the cheese.
  5. Add the meat mixture on top of the sliced cheese.
  6. Top with the additional slices of cheese. If desired, brush the top of the cheese with an egg wash.
  7. Bake the dish, uncovered, for 35-45 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and lightly browned. If using ramekins, cook time may be shorter so keep an eye on it.
  8. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 122mg (41%) Sodium 657mg (27%) Potassium 393mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 516IU (10%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 122mg 41%
Sodium 657mg 27%
Potassium 393mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 516IU 10%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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