Caribbean Beef and Rice Skillet

Name: Caribbean Beef and Rice Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Ground Beef; vegetable oil; carrots; celery; onion; red kidney beans

You're bound to love this Caribbean recipe. Ground Beef is served with grains, beans, and vegetables for a complete meal.

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 6

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Ingredients

1 pound Ground Beef (93% or leaner)
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, rinsed, drained

Preparation

Spicy Caribbean Green Seasoning

Step 1

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 1/2-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; keep warm.

Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
Step 2

Add oil, carrots, celery and onion to same skillet; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare Spicy Caribbean Green Seasoning.

Spicy Caribbean Green Seasoning

Place 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped green onions, 1/2 cup fresh tarragon, 1/3 cup garlic cloves, 1/4 cup fresh marjoram (or 1-1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves), 1 stemmed jalapeño pepper, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 1 teaspoon salt in food processor or blender container. Cover; pulse on and off until finely chopped

Step 1

Add beef and beans to skillet. Cook and stir 5 minutes until heated through. Divide bulgur among 4 bowls. Top with beef mixture; garnish with Spicy Caribbean Green Seasoning, lime wedges and serve with additional green seasoning, as desired.

Nutrition Information

403 Calories

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4g SAT FAT

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36g PROTEIN

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8.7 mg IRON

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7.7 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 403 Calories; 90 Calories from fat; 10g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 4 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 84 mg Cholesterol; 739 mg Sodium; 44 g Total Carbohydrate; 36 g Dietary Fiber; 36 g Protein; 8.7 mg Iron; 8.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B₆; 2.8 mcg Vitamin B₁₂; 7.7 mg Zinc; 23.6 mcg Selenium; 146.2 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline.

Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
Separate raw meat from other foods.
Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
Wash all produce prior to use.
Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly.