Paella. American-style Recipe

Name: Paella. American-style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 dozen (51 to 60 count) frozen shrimp, thawed, shelled and deveined; 1 (6.8-ounce) box beef flavor rice preparation (recommended: Rice a Roni); 2 1/2 cups hot water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, sliced; 1/4 cup peas, frozen; 1/2 cup sliced baby carrots; 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 (3.5-ounce) can mushrooms, drained; 1/4 cup pitted, sliced black olives such as kalamata; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 dozen (51 to 60 count) frozen shrimp, thawed, shelled and deveined
1 (6.8-ounce) box beef flavor rice preparation (recommended: Rice a Roni)
2 1/2 cups hot water
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup peas, frozen
1/2 cup sliced baby carrots
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 (3.5-ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup pitted, sliced black olives such as kalamata
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the olive oil, tomato paste and beef.
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Brown the steak; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
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Make the rice a roni in a large skillet, according to manufacturer's instructions.
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Just before you put on the lid, add all of the remaining ingredients, except the beef mixture.
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Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
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Add the beef the last 10 minutes of cooking to warm through.
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Calories 600; Total Fat 26.5 g; (Sat Fat 9.5 g, Mono Fat 12 g, Poly Fat 2 g) ; Protein 47 g; Carb 44 g; Fiber 4 g; Cholesterol 146 mg; Sodium 1117 mg
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 pound boneless sirloin steak, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 dozen (51 to 60 count) frozen shrimp, thawed, shelled and deveined, and more.

Yes, Paella. American-style falls under the Seafood 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paella. American-style

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