Ennas Cuban Beef And Rice Skillet Recipes

SOUTHWEST BEEF & RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, beans, broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain., Add rice, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

CUBAN-STYLE SHREDDED BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Combine the steak, broth, and peeled garlic in a medium nonstick skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the steak is very tender, about 1 hour.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and let stand 15 minutes. Reserve 1⁄2 cup of the broth; save the remaining broth for another use. Discard the garlic. Transfer the steak to a cutting board; with 2 forks, shred the beef.
• Wipe out the skillet. Add the oil and set over medium-high heat. Add the onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, oregano, cumin, and salt; cook, stirring, 5 minutes longer. Stir in the shredded beef and the reserved 1⁄2 cup broth. Continue to cook until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Serve with the rice and lime wedges. Yields 3⁄4 cup beef mixture and 1 cup rice per serving.

CUBAN CHOPPED BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the beef and saute until lightly browned, stirring to break up any clumps, about 7 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and saute for 5 minutes longer. Add all the remaining ingredients except the butter and almonds. Mix well and simmer, uncovered, over moderate heat for about 20 minutes. In a small skillet, heat the butter and saute the almonds until they are golden brown.
• Mound the beef onto a serving platter and surround with white rice. Drizzle almonds over rice.

CUBAN BEEF CASSEROLE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CUMIN RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Place flank steak, carrots, celery, quartered onion, 2 cloves garlic,1/2 teaspoon oregano, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large stock pot. Cover with water, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove the meat from the stock and allow to cool. Strain stock, discard vegetables and bay leaves and reserve broth for later use. Cut meat into 2-inch cubes. Shred it by hand or use two forks to pull meat into strings and reserve.
• Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 375°F.
• Slice remaining onion into 1/4-inch strips. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add red and green peppers, sliced onion and a 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until nearly softened, about 8 minutes. Add remaining garlic and continue cooking until tender, another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of reserved broth, along with tomatoes, tomato paste, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon of cumin, peas and olives. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add beef to pan, taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Return to a simmer. Remove from heat, and cover to keep warm.
• While sauce is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they're fragrant (about a minute). Add the rice and cook, stirring to coat for a minute before adding chicken broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, season with salt and fluff with a fork.
• Place beans in a medium bowl. Add lime juice and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin. Season with salt, and mash lightly with a fork or muddler.
• Spray an 8- by 8-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Line the bottom with 3 overlapping tortillas to form a bottom crust. Spread with black beans, followed by layers of beef mixture and rice. Top with another overlapping layer of 3 tortillas. Scatter with cheese and transfer to the oven to cook until casserole is warmed through and cheese is bubbly and browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

ENNA'S CUBAN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET

Steps:

• In a large saute pan heat oil over medium-high. Add chopped garlic and cook for two minutes.
• With your hands, shred the roast beef and add to the pan with the gravy. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring well to allow the garlic to permeate the meat.
• Add both the can of tomatoes and green chiles, including the liquid. Stir well and let simmer 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in chopped olives and let simmer another 3-5 minutes.
• Stir in cooked rice and salt and pepper and let simmer yet another 3-5 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!