Description
Hearty beef stew meets vibrant cauliflower rice in this satisfying bowl. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
Units
For the Beef
- 2 lbs (907 g) stewing beef
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 green peppers
- 6 tomatoes
- 3 medium onions
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2-2.5 cups (474-593 ml) beef stock
For the Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 small cauliflower
- 2 cups (474 ml) chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- pinch cayenne
Toppings
- salsa
- grated cheese
- jalapeños
- chopped tomatoes
- avocado
- cilantro
Instructions
- For the Beef
- Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add in the cubed beef and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add in all of the remaining ingredients, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Cook for 3 hours, stirring every hour to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom. If after 2 hours it becomes too thick and begins to burn, add 1/4-1/2 cup more beef stock.
- After 3 hours the beef should be falling apart tender.
- For the Mexican Cauliflower Rice
- Cut the cauliflower into large chunks and place in a food processor. Pulse for 3-4 seconds until the cauliflower has broken down into small rice-sized pieces.
- In a pan on medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, cauliflower rice, and tomatoes in olive oil for 5-7 minutes until the onions become translucent. Add in the cumin, paprika, lime juice, and cayenne if desired. Continue to cook until the cauliflower becomes tender but not mushy.
- Serve the beef and cauliflower rice with chopped cilantro and your toppings of choice.
Notes
- For richer flavor, brown the beef well before adding the other ingredients.
- To make this recipe ahead, prepare the beef stew a day in advance. Reheat gently before serving.
- Substitute chicken broth for beef broth for a lighter flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 205 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 80