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                     Spanish Rice And Beef Casserole

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Casseroles

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      Pound         boneless beef sirloin steak
                        cut 3/4-inch thick
   2      Teaspoons     chili powder
   1 1/2  Tablespoons   olive oil
     3/4  Teaspoon      salt
     1/2  Cup           chopped green bell pepper
     1/8  Teaspoon      pepper
     1/3  Cup           chopped onion
   1      Can           Mexican-style diced tomatoes
                        undrained/14 1/2 ounce.
   1                    garlic clove -- crushed
   1      Cup           water
     3/4  Cup           uncooked regular long grain rice
     3/4  Cup           frozen peas -- defrosted

     1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Trim fat from steak.
 Cut steak lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1/4-inch thick strips.   

 2. In ovenproof Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
 Add beef, bell pepper, onion and garlic (half at a time)
 and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink.
 Stir in rice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and water.    

3. Bake in 350 degree oven, tightly covered, 30 to 35 minutes 
or until beef and rice are tender.
 Remove from oven; stir in peas. 

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