Spanish Meat Paella Recipe

⏱️ 1h 5m 👥 6 servings 📊 Hard
Spain rice recipes​
Spanish Meat Paella Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
537
Calories
35g
Protein
63g
Carbs
11g
Fat

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📝 Ingredients

  • 500 g sirloin steak
  • 3 1/2 cups (840ml) beef broth
  • 1 cup (200ml) white wine
  • 2 cups (400gr) short-grain rice
  • 1 cup (160gr) peas
  • 5 tomatoes
  • 2 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Cut the sirloin steak into thin strips. In...: Cut the sirloin steak into thin strips. In a pan with a splash of olive oil, sear it over medium heat on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2Cut the onions and the bell pepper, and...: Cut the onions and the bell pepper, and mince the garlic. In the pan with a little oil, cook them for 5 to 7 minutes until they take color and are a little softer.
  3. 3Add seasoning and red chili flakes, and stir...: Add seasoning and red chili flakes, and stir everything. Add the rice and stir so that it is completely coated with the seasonings and oil. Cook for 3 minutes.
  4. 4In the meantime chop the tomatoes into small...: In the meantime chop the tomatoes into small squares.
  5. 5Add the bay leaf, the zest of a...: Add the bay leaf, the zest of a lemon, the beef broth, the white wine (or the same amount of water), and the tomato squares. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low, and cook for 20 minutes.
  6. 6Add the peas and cook for 10 more...: Add the peas and cook for 10 more minutes. After that time check if everything is cooked and at the right texture. Turn the heat off and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  7. 7Serve warm, with chopped fresh parsley on top...: Serve warm, with chopped fresh parsley on top as the garnish (optional).

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Paulina on visitsouthernspain.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.