Beef and Broccoli Biryani Fajita Fusion
Savor the bold flavors of India in this innovative dish, where tender beef for fajitas, crisp broccoli, and fragrant basmati rice come together in a symphony of spices and herbs. This unique fusion of Indian and Mexican cuisines will leave you craving for more. With the perfect balance of textures and tastes, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Indian
- indian
- slot-machine-generated
- beef for fajitas
- broccoli
- rice
Ingredients
- 1lbbeef for fajitas, sliced into thin strips
- 3cupsbroccoli, florets
- 2cupsbasmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 1largeonion, diced
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1inchginger, grated
- 1tspgaram masala, ground
- 1tspcumin powder, ground
- 1tspcoriander powder, ground
- 0.5tspturmeric, ground
- 0.5tspred chili powder, ground
- 1tspsalt, ground
- 0.5tspblack pepper, ground
- 2tbspsghee or vegetable oil, liquid
- 1cupplain yogurt, whisked
- 1/4cupchopped cilantro, chopped
- 1tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
32g
64% DV
20g
29% DV
38g
13% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 6g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
4mmedium-high heat - 2
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4mmedium heat - 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
1mmedium heat - 4
Add the broccoli florets to the pan and cook until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the cooked beef back into the pan and stir to combine.
3mmedium heat - 5
In a small bowl, mix together the garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Add this spice blend to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.
2mmedium heat - 6
Add the rinsed and drained basmati rice to the pan and stir to combine with the beef and broccoli mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is coated with the spice blend and starting to toast.
3mmedium heat - 7
Add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
12mlow heat - 8
Stir in the whisked plain yogurt, chopped cilantro, and lemon juice. Season with salt to taste, then serve hot.
2mlow heat