Arroz a la Cubana (Giniling)
Description
Ground beef, potatoes, and veggies are combined with sweet raisins and a touch of soy in this simple rice dish that's usually served with fried eggs and plantains.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 medium potato, peeled and diced
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1 medium carrot, diced
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1/2 medium onion, diced, or to taste
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2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste
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1 pound ground beef
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1/4 cup water
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 medium bell pepper, diced
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2 tablespoons raisins
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2 tablespoons peas
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2 cups hot cooked rice
Directions
1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potato and carrot; saute for 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
2
Add onion and garlic to the hot skillet and saute until slightly brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add potato-carrot mixture back to the skillet with water, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
3
Add bell pepper, raisins, and peas; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over hot rice.