Arroz a la Cubana (Giniling)

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Versatile recipe that you can use for other recipes. Serve with fried eggs and fried plantains. Leftovers are great for stuffed peppers, eggplant filling, or omelettes.

Submitted by Meredith
Published on August 6, 2007
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced

  • 1 medium carrot, diced

  • ½ medium onion, diced, or to taste

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced

  • 2 tablespoons raisins

  • 2 tablespoons peas

  • 2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potato and carrot; saute for 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl.

  2. Add onion and garlic to the hot skillet and saute until slightly brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add potato-carrot mixture back to the skillet with water, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, 5 to 8 minutes.

  3. Add bell pepper, raisins, and peas; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve over hot rice.

Cook's Note:

You can use frozen vegetables instead of fresh.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

457 Calories
22g Fat
42g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 457
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 539mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 42mg 3%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 677mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.