Warm Rosemary Beef Bowl with Roasted Squash, Creamy Brown Rice with Spinach, and Light Tahini Lemon Sauce

Name: Warm Rosemary Beef Bowl with Roasted Squash, Creamy Brown Rice with Spinach, and Light Tahini Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: fusion mediterranea
Ingredients: 18 oz beef steak, sliced into strips; 1 lb 5 oz squash, cubed; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 4 cups fresh spinach; 1 medium / 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp tahini; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 whole lemon, juice and zest; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

An original, comforting dinner featuring seared beef strips, gently spiced roasted squash, creamy brown rice with spinach, and a light tahini lemon sauce that ties everything together.

20 minPrep

35 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g beef steak, sliced into strips (tipo sirloin or tapa)
600 g squash, cubed (butternut or similar)
520 g cooked brown rice (freshly cocido or of the día anterior)
120 g fresh spinach (lightly compactadas)
120 g red onion, thinly sliced
12 g garlic, minced
45 g tahini
120 g plain yogurt
1 unit lemon, juice and zest
45 ml olive oil
6 g fresh rosemary, chopped
4 g smoked paprika
2 g ground cumin
120 ml vegetable broth or water (for aflojar the arroz)
30 g pumpkin seeds (tostadas)
6 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (or to taste)

Nutrition facts

per serving

560 kcal

Calories

33 g

Protein

43 g

Carbs

27 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

37 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairySesame

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. On a baking tray, toss the squash with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, half of the smoked paprika, the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a little black pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and golden.
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2. While the squash roasts, make the sauce: in a bowl, whisk together the tahini, plain yogurt, lemon juice and zest, 2 tablespoons water, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and pourable. Set aside.
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3. Season the beef strips with the fresh rosemary, the remaining smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
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4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the beef for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring, until browned on the outside but still juicy. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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5. In the same skillet, add the red onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes in the remaining fat until the onion softens. Add the fresh spinach and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until wilted.
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6. Add the cooked brown rice and vegetable broth or water to the skillet. Stir well for 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is hot and lightly creamy. Taste and adjust with the remaining salt if needed.
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7. Return the beef to the skillet for just 1 minute so it heats through without overcooking.
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8. Divide the creamy spinach rice among 4 bowls. Top with the roasted squash and rosemary beef. Finish with the light tahini lemon sauce and toasted pumpkin seeds over the top.
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9. Serve immediately, with extra black pepper or lemon zest if desired.

Chef tips

For more tender beef, slice it thinly against the grain. If the rice seems dry, add a little more hot broth before serving.

Substitutions

You can swap the beef for chicken strips. Squash can be replaced with sweet potato. If you do not have yogurt, use an unsweetened plant-based alternative, though the allergen profile may change.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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