Ecuador -- Arroz Con Menestra Recipe

Name: Ecuador -- Arroz Con Menestra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BEEF and Marinade; 30# Beef Lifter; 3 cup New Mexico and California chile paste; 1.5 cup tomato paste; .25 cup minced garlic; .25 cup dried thyme; .25 cup dried Mexican oregano; .33 cup ground cumin; 3 cup red wine vinegar; 4 cup pureed yellow onion; .5 cup salt; .25 cup black pepper; LENTIL STEW; 15# lentil; 15# yellow onion chopped; 15# green bell peppers chopped; 4 cups olive oil; 1lb Achiote paste; 3 gallon cold water; 15 bunchs cilantro; Salt Pepper; Steamed White Rice

Servings: persons

BEEF and Marinade
30# Beef Lifter
3 cup New Mexico and California chile paste
1.5 cup tomato paste
.25 cup minced garlic
.25 cup dried thyme
.25 cup dried Mexican oregano
.33 cup ground cumin
3 cup red wine vinegar
4 cup pureed yellow onion
.5 cup salt
.25 cup black pepper
LENTIL STEW
15# lentil
15# yellow onion chopped
15# green bell peppers chopped
4 cups olive oil
1lb Achiote paste
3 gallon cold water
15 bunchs cilantro
Salt Pepper
Steamed White Rice

1
Combine lifter pieces with blended marinade ingredients and refrigerate for 3 hours.
2
Rince lentils in cold water.
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
While stew is simmering grill marinated beef for 5 min on each side then finish in a 350 degree oven for 20 min.
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.

4650

kcal

Calories

377

Fat

125

Carbs

220

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BEEF and Marinade, 30# Beef Lifter, 3 cup New Mexico and California chile paste, 1.5 cup tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Ecuador -- Arroz Con Menestra falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Ecuador -- Arroz Con Menestra

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