Ecuador -- Arroz Con Menestra

1. 1

   Combine lifter pieces with blended marinade ingredients and refrigerate for 3 hours.

2. 2

   Rince lentils in cold water.

3. 3

   Sweat onion and green pepper in olive oil for 15 min. Crumble achiote paste into 20 cups hot water and stick blend until paste dissolves. Add Achiote liquid, 3 gallons water, and lentils to onion and pepper mixture. Bring stew to boil. Simmer covered for 45 min.

4. 4

   While stew is simmering grill marinated beef for 5 min on each side then finish in a 350 degree oven for 20 min.

5. 5

   Check on your stew by stirring add more water if needed or open lid if to wet. Now steam rice. Slice beef thin against the grain for service. Rough chop cilantro and add to stew just before service. Make plates covered with rice and lentils top with sliced beef.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.