Ginger Lime Beef with Coconut Rice
Ginger Lime Beef with Coconut Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly marries savory and sweet elements, making it a standout choice for either casual weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. This recipe features succulent Beef tenderloin marinated in zesty ginger, lime, and garlic, served over a bed of creamy coconut rice that adds an irresistible tropical touch to the meal. The dish is easy to prepare and can be on your table in under an hour, ensuring that you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying delicious food with loved ones. Garnished with fresh green onions and lime wedges, this recipe not only tastes amazing but also makes for an impressive presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet cooking and simmering
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Beef tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef by mixing ginger, garlic, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and Beef slices in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare coconut rice by rinsing jasmine rice until clear. Combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan; bring to boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook marinated pork for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Serve the Beef over coconut rice; garnish with sliced green onions and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg