HEART-HEALTHY BEEF CONQUISTADOR
This recipe is my own adaptation of a recipe in Graham Kerr's Best (a low fat heart-healthy cookbook). It uses quinoa, a grain that many of us in America have not yet tried. It stretches the beef and allows for lot's of flexibility and creativity. If you think you'd like my version, but don't like some of the ingredients, try swapping them out for something else! * New Information: I have used ground turkey breast as a substitute for the beef and brown rice rather than potatoes. Even healthier!
Provided by Mister Lizard
Categories Grains
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Complete all chopping and dicing in advance.
- Prepare the quinoa: Boil two cups of water. Add the quinoa and bring back to full boil. Turn down and simmer for ten minutes. Place aside until needed later in the process.
- Prepare the potatoes: Prepare a large pot with water. Boil the potatoes until they are just fork tender but not mushy. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. (You may need to reheat them a bit before serving.).
- In a very large skillet, saute the onions in the olive oil until translucent.
- Brown the beef, taking care to break it down into very small pieces as it cooks.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for another couple of minutes.
- Add the zucchini and cook for several minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and red pepper and cook until the vegetables are just slightly tender.
- Add the sesame oil, soy sauce, beef broth, corn, peas, seasonings, and ½ cup of parsley. Cook for a couple of minutes more.
- Gently toss the potatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, salt, and pepper.
- To serve: Place a small serving of potato on each plate. Mound the conquistador mixture atop the potatoes and serve.
- Note: The sauce may be thickened with an arrowroot or cornstarch slurry.
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Makaylah Evans
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a big hit! The beef was cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
ryordie 666
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The beef was so tender and the sauce was amazing. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
arentas lukosevicius
[email protected]This was so easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again. My family loved it!
{Kara}
{kara}@aol.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Boniface Asuquo
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.
Md Sobit
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for beef conquistador. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The beef is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.
Shoaib Asif
[email protected]I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ashton Western
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best beef conquistador he's ever had.
Shexa 313
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the beef always comes out so tender and flavorful. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.
M Akhtar
[email protected]The beef conquistador was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the beef was tender. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.
Kristopher Wicks jr
[email protected]This beef conquistador recipe was a hit! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the beef was cooked to perfection. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.