Rice with Olives and Beef + {Giveaway Closed}
by munatycooking • 30/07/2012 • Main Meals • 84 Comments
Inspiration comes from different places, and at times, it comes from within. This might sound crazy to you, but my inspiration today came from a jar.
I’ve received Olive Red Bell Pepper Spread from Penna, and I couldn’t believe how a spread can taste so good. The olives and olive oil are rich and of high quality, the combination of spices was amazing, and the red bell pepper was succulent. It’s a delicious appetizer.
I didn’t taste any chemicals, just fresh ingredients. My family and I loved it, we had this spread on chicken with rice, freshly baked bread, and even used it as an ingredient in a pasta dish, it’s a winner each time.
I knew that Penna’s olives are good, but I’ve never used their spreads before. It should be in every kitchen.
After enjoying Olive Red Bell Pepper Spread, the images of bell pepper, beef, and olives kept on bouncing in my head, and slowly a recipe started to form. I wasn’t sure how the outcome will be, but I gave it a try anyway.
The outcome was delicious and I’d love to share it with you!
Ingredients:
1 cup of beef cut in small cubes
1 cup long grain rice washed and soaked
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon flour
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1 medium onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 yellow bell pepper chopped
1/2 cup pitted green olives
3 cups boiling water
- Add flour to the beef and mix well.
- Fry the beef in sunflower oil until brown. Remove from heat and keep aside.
- In a different pan, add olive oil and fry the onion, when translucent add the beef, stir for 2 minutes, and then add one cup boiling water.
- When the water evaporates, add the spices, tomato paste, garlic, and salt.
- Stir for two minutes, add 2 cups boiling water.
- When it comes to a boil, add the bell pepper, olives, and rice.
- Let it come to a boil again. Reduce heat to the lowest, cover the rice and let it cook for 20 minutes or until done.
The Giveaway
Penna – Great Olives, will send one lucky winner a jar of Parmesan Asiago Dip.
This is a simple and delicious rice dish that I could have every day!
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The vermouth onions and olive oils look awesome!
A scrumptious dish and combination! That spread looks lovely.
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Love the look of this rice with olives and beef, Muna! Truly a deliciously filling meal!
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@Tina, Thanks dear, It’s easy to make, and the flavor is a pleasant surprise
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Great idea to use the spread for rice! I like how you used several spices for this dish. When it comes to fried rice, my version is pretty boring with typical Asian flavor…
Great post!
Truly an inspired dish, all the way around.
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@Nami, Thanks dear. This dish tasted really good, try it someday and let me know what you think
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Love this flavors in this dish, Muna. I am always interested in new rice dishes. Thanks for the inspiration:)
@Cake Duchess, I’m always thrilled when I come up with a recipe and it actually tastes good
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Yummy beef dish! I like all those spices used, can imagine how flavorful it was
very very delicious looking rice preparation
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