Easy Tropical Beef Skillet Recipe

Name: Easy Tropical Beef Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste); salt and black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving the liquid; 1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, reserving the liquid; 1/2 cup cashew nuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 lb lean ground beef
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained, reserving the liquid
1 (16 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained, reserving the liquid
1/2 cup cashew nuts

1
In a large skillet, toast the coconut over medium heat, until golden and crisp; set aside.
2
Brown ground beef and garlic in the same skillet; drain well.
3
Add salt, pepper lemon juice and soy sauce.
4
In a small bowl combine the cornstarch with reserved pineapple and mandarin orange liquids; stir well until smooth then add to ground beef and cook over medium heat for 5 mins, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened.
5
Stir in the pineapple and mandarin oranges; cook 2-3 mins, or until thoroughly heated.
6
Serve over noodles or rice, and sprinkle with more toasted coconut and cashew nuts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste), salt and black pepper, and more.

Yes, Easy Tropical Beef Skillet falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Tropical Beef Skillet

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