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Spicy Cuban Stir-Fry

Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated May 26, 2022
Bake-Off® Contest 38, 1998
Linda Morten
Katy, Texas
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Steak, Corn and Peppers, Progresso® beans, rice and spinach stir fried with Old El Paso® Seasoning Mix for a flavorful Caribbean dinner.

Spicy Cuban Stir-Fry

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 15
  • Servings 5
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Ingredients

Stir-Fry

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups uncooked instant white rice
  • 1 lb boneless beef sirloin steak (1 inch thick)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained
  • 2 cups firmly packed torn fresh spinach

Garnish, if desired

  • Chopped red onion
  • Lime wedges
  • Fresh cilantro sprigs
Make With
Old El Paso

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In medium saucepan, combine water and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, cut beef into 1/4-inch-thick strips; cut strips into 1-inch pieces. In medium bowl, combine beef pieces, taco seasoning mix, lime juice, oil, garlic and red pepper flakes; toss to coat.
  • Step 
    3
    Spray large wok or 12-inch skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add beef mixture; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until beef is browned.
  • Step 
    4
    Stir in cooked rice, beans and corn; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally. Add spinach; cook just until spinach begins to wilt. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

420 Calories
7g Total Fat
26g Protein
64g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
420
Calories from Fat
60
Total Fat
7g
11%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
1260mg
53%
Total Carbohydrate
64g
21%
Dietary Fiber
7g
28%
Sugars
7g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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