Ingredients
- 1 lb thick-cut smoked beef strips, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped smoked beef strips and cook until browned and slightly crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving about 1 tablespoon of rendered fat in the pan.
- Add olive oil if needed. Stir in diced onion and cook over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, apple cider vinegar, and brewed coffee. Mix well.
- Return the cooked beef to the pan. Add chili flakes, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and jam-like.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly. Pulse in a food processor for a smoother texture if desired.
- Cool completely before transferring to a jar or airtight container.
Notes
- The jam thickens further as it cools.
- Adjust chili flakes to control heat level.
- Blend fully for a smoother spread or leave chunky for texture.
- Coffee enhances depth but can be substituted with broth or water.
- Tastes even better the next day after flavors develop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
