Enna’s Cuban Beef and Rice Skillet

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3
Enna's Cuban Beef and Rice Skillet: A quick and easy one-skillet meal
in Beef

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

17 ounces refrigerated cooked beef roast with au jus sauce ( I like Hormel )
1 cup cooked rice
1 tablespoon garlic , minced
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes , with juice
4 ounces diced green chilies
1/4 cup green olives , roughly chopped
1 teaspoon oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
1/4 teaspoon cayenne ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
414
Sugar
5g
Fat
17g
Enna's Cuban Beef and Rice Skillet is a traditional Cuban dish that combines the flavors of beef, garlic, and tomatoes in one delicious skillet meal. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want to put together a filling meal without too much effort. The recipe calls for pre-cooked beef, making it a great way to use up leftover beef roast. The skillet can be customized to suit your taste by adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper and salt used in the recipe. Serve it with a side of avocado salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.

Instructions

1.Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
2.Add the green chilies, diced tomatoes, and their juices to the skillet and stir well.
3.Add the beef roast and stir to combine. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the beef is heated through.
4.Stir in the cooked rice and combine until well mixed. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne (if using) to taste.
5.Add the roughly chopped green olives to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the olives are heated through.

PROS

This Cuban beef and rice skillet is a quick and easy one-skillet meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.

The dish is packed with flavors of garlic, green chilies, tomatoes, and olives.

It is high in protein and makes for a filling and satisfying meal.

CONS

This dish contains a fair amount of sodium due to the canned tomatoes and olives.
It may not be suitable for those who are watching their sodium intake.

Some may find the green olives to be an acquired taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beef in this dish is an excellent source of protein and iron, which is essential for the formation of red blood cells.
Garlic has been linked to reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Green chilies are a great source of vitamin C, which is important for a healthy immune system.
Olives are high in monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health.

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