🌟Main ingredient:Beef
✨secondary ingredients: corn and tomatoes
⏱️Cooking time: 30 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Not spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: Couple
1
lb
beef,
thinly
sliced
1
cup
corn
kernels
2
tomatoes,
diced
3
cloves
garlic,
minced
1
tsp
cumin
powder
1
tsp
paprika
Salt
and
pepper
to
taste
2
tbsp
vegetable
oil
1
cup
cooked
rice
(side
dish)
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add sliced beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side.
4. Season the beef with cumin powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the beef evenly.
5. Add corn kernels and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve the Mexican beef with corn and tomatoes over cooked rice as a side dish.
8. Enjoy your delicious Mexican-style dinner!
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