Authentic PERUVIAN ARROZ TAPADO (Peruvian Minced Beef Dish) | Cocina Peruana

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives are lower in sodium and capers are more affordable.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: scrambled eggs

Tofu provides a protein alternative while scrambled eggs are cost-effective.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame offers more protein, while frozen peas are budget-friendly.

Cook long-grain white rice until fluffy and slightly sticky, optionally adding garlic or bay leaf for flavor.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions and garlic until fragrant.

Add minced beef and cook until tender, seasoning with aji amarillo, cumin, paprika, and oregano.

Stir in diced tomatoes, cooking until the mixture is well combined and flavors meld.

Layer half of the cooked rice in a greased baking dish.

Spread the beef mixture evenly over the rice layer.

Top with sliced hard-boiled eggs and black olives.

Cover with the remaining rice, pressing down gently.

Bake in a preheated oven until heated through, about 20-25 minutes.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.

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