Easy Tropical Beef Skillet 🍍🥩

Overview:

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: 472.5 kcal

Description:

Looking to infuse your weeknight dinners with a taste of the Caribbean? Look no further than this Easy Tropical Beef Skillet recipe, inspired by a classic from the Pillsbury cookbook. Bursting with flavors of pineapple, mandarin oranges, and toasted coconut, this dish promises a delightful culinary journey with minimal effort. Served over a bed of fluffy rice or noodles, it’s a wholesome meal that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Plus, it’s versatile – easily doubled to feed a crowd and adaptable to suit your taste preferences.

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Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Toasted Coconut:

   • In a large skillet, toast the coconut over medium heat until golden and crisp. Set aside.

2. Cook the Ground Beef:

   • In the same skillet, brown the lean ground beef and minced garlic until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

3. Season the Beef:

   • Season the cooked beef with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.

4. Thicken the Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch with the reserved liquids from the pineapple and mandarin oranges. Stir until smooth.
   • Add the cornstarch mixture to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.

5. Incorporate Fruits:

   • Stir in the pineapple chunks and mandarin oranges. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the fruits are heated through.

6. Serve:

   • Serve the tropical beef skillet over cooked rice or noodles.
   • Garnish with more toasted coconut and cashew nuts for added crunch and flavor.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 472.5 kcal
• Fat: 23.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.9g
• Cholesterol: 73.7mg
• Sodium: 469.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 40.1g
  • Fiber: 3.7g
  • Sugar: 26.3g
• Protein: 27.4g

Tips:

• Feel free to adjust the quantities of ingredients according to your taste preferences and dietary restrictions.
• For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or tempeh.
• Experiment with different variations by adding your favorite vegetables or tropical fruits to the skillet.
• Make it a complete meal by serving with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.