Mediterranean Fajita-Style Beef and Rice Bowl with Roma Tomato Salsa
Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean in this vibrant dish, where tender beef for fajitas meets aromatic saffron-infused rice, all topped with a fresh and zesty Roma tomato salsa. This recipe brings together the warmth of the Mediterranean with the comfort of a hearty bowl. With each bite, experience the perfect balance of textures and tastes.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Mediterranean
- mediterranean
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- beef for fajitas
- roma tomato
- rice
Ingredients
- 1lbbeef for fajitas, sliced into thin strips
- 4tomatoesroma tomato, diced
- 1cuprice, rinsed
- 1/4cupolive oil, none
- 1medium oniononion, thinly sliced
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1/2tspsaffron threads, soaked in 1 tablespoon of hot water
- 2tbspslemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1tsporegano, dried
- 1/2cupfeta cheese, crumbled
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenoneblack pepper, none
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
32g
64% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 4g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are translucent and starting to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
1mmedium-high heat - 3
Add the sliced beef to the skillet, cooking until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
6mmedium-high heat - 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil if necessary, then add the diced Roma tomatoes. Cook until they start to soften, about 3 minutes.
3mmedium heat - 5
Add the soaked saffron threads and their liquid, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the tomatoes. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
2mmedium heat - 6
In a large saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and cook according to package instructions until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, stirring in the saffron-infused liquid from the skillet during the last minute of cooking.
10mhigh heat - 7
To assemble the dish, divide the cooked rice onto four plates. Top each plate with the cooked beef, then spoon the Roma tomato salsa over the beef. Finish with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese.
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Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in each bite.
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