Easy Tropical Beef Skillet

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 12
Easy Tropical Beef Skillet recipe for a quick and delicious dinner
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Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 lb lean ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic ( or to taste )
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can pineapple chunks , drained , reserving the liquid
1 can mandarin oranges , drained , reserving the liquid
1/2 cup cashew nuts

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
520
Sugar
19g
Fat
34g
This easy Tropical Beef Skillet is a fun and flavorful dinner option that combines the sweet and tropical flavors of pineapple and mandarin oranges with savory ground beef and cashew nuts. The dish is an all-in-one meal that is perfect for those busy nights where you need to whip up something quick and delicious. Best of all, it's a unique and creative way to enjoy ground beef that the whole family is sure to love!

Instructions

1.In a skillet over medium-high heat, toast the shredded coconut until browned and fragrant.
2.Add the ground beef and minced garlic to the skillet, and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through.
3.In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, soy sauce, reserved pineapple and mandarin orange liquids, and cornstarch.
4.Pour the sauce over the beef in the skillet, and stir to coat. Add the drained pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, and cashew nuts, and stir to combine.
5.Cook for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the beef and fruit are heated through.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The combination of beef, pineapple, mandarin oranges, and cashews creates a unique and delicious flavor.

This dish is also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

CONS

While this dish is delicious, it is quite high in sodium due to the soy sauce and canned fruit.
It may not be the best option for those following a low-sodium diet.

Additionally, the dish is relatively high in calories due to the ground beef and cashew nuts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite its higher calorie and sodium content, this dish is still a good source of protein and healthy fats from the lean ground beef and cashews.
The pineapple and mandarin oranges also provide a healthy dose of Vitamin C and other important nutrients.

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