Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Carne Bistec

I started my week of SkinnyTaste meals with Carne Bistec. I used basmati rice, and it was the perfect choice! I almost used jasmine, but I think this was a much better choice (it's the kind you get at Indian restaurants)

It was really easy to make, I did however substitute a small can of tomato sauce, for actual tomatoes. My husband does not like chunks of tomato at all. I went pretty heavy on the cumin and garlic powder, but did not measure them. I went more by smell.



It smelled so good I couldn't wait to eat it...I almost forgot a picture, and had to get a picture of my leftovers, so please excuse the cheap tupperware. My husband really liked it, his only complaint was that there was too much onion. I used about half of a big yellow onion. I thought it was the perfect amount.



The rice took about 15 minutes to cook, and the rest only took about 8 minutes. It was very quick. I am so excited for tomorrows Cinco de Mayo dinner, the lime shrimp avocado salad...I am also making Mango Margaritas, with fresh pureed mango! YUM!

2 comments:

  1. I think your husband needs to call the whaaaambulance.

    Looks delicious! Glad it turned out well for you!

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  2. Yum!! So glad it turned out great! I can't wait to see your dish tonight, since I plan on making that soon myself :)

    And yum on the margaritas! I might have one myself tonight. I saw these prepackaged ones that were in a Capri Sun-like bag (alcohol included) for only $2!!

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