Mexican Beef and Beet Stir Fry with Rice
What Started it all:
Stir Fry Beef, Beet, rice, blender
This recipe is a delightful fusion of Mexican flavors and comfort cooking. The tender stir-fried beef, earthy beets, and fluffy rice come together to create a satisfying and fresh meal for four.
Ingredients
- 1 pound stir-fry beef
- 2 medium beets, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups rice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Sea salt
- Olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and keep warm.
- In a blender, combine the lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, paprika, a pinch of salt, and a generous grind of black pepper. Blend until smooth to create a zesty marinade.
- Place the stir-fry beef in a bowl and pour the marinade over it. Toss to coat the beef evenly and let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil if needed, then add the sliced beets. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the beets are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Serve the Mexican beef and beet stir-fry over the warm rice and garnish with additional fresh cilantro, if desired.