Arroz a la Cubana (Cuban Style Rice)
This Filipino-style Arroz a la Cubana is a delicious and easy meal that comes together very quickly and always a great option for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Very versatile dish indeed and everyone loves this!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil, optional if the meat you're using has a good amount of fat content
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 4 tbsp soy sauce
- ground black pepper, to taste (optional)
- 2 red potatoes, diced
- 1/2 a piece of a large red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup peas
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan or skillet. Sauté the garlic and onion for about a minute. Add the diced tomatoes and cook until the onions and tomatoes have softened about 5 minutes.Stir in the ground beef and pork. Crumble with a fork to prevent clumping. Season with soy sauce and black pepper and cook until the meat has turned brown.Add the potatoes or red bell pepper and carrots and then simmer covered for about 5-8 minutes or until the veggies have softened.
- Uncover then stir in the raisins, raise the heat and cook for a further 3-5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Add the peas and cook for another couple of minutes.
- If desired, season with a little Worcestershire sauce or to be truly pinoy —– fish sauce for more flavor. Yum! Only add extra seasoning if you think it's needed.
- Serve hot accompanied with fried rice, fried eggs and if available – fried plantains!
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 743mgPotassium: 823mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2282IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg
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