beef with mustard greens

3 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Jul 5, 2017

This is a typical Costa Rican main dish.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces package frozen mustard greens or turnip greens, thawed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 - hard-cooked eggs, sliced

How To Make beef with mustard greens

  • Step 1
    In a deep 10-inch skillet cook the bacon until it is crisp. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Reserve the drippings.
  • Step 2
    To the drippings, add the beef, onion, and garlic. Cook till the meat is brown and the onion is tender but not brown. Drain off the fat.
  • Step 3
    Stir in the thawed greens, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.
  • Step 4
    For the sauce, stir together the bacon pieces, lemon juice, sugar, and paprika.
  • Step 5
    To serve, transfer the meat mixture to a heated serving platter. Garnish with the egg slices. Garnish with the sauce.

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Category: Beef
Keyword: #greens
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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