Ingredients and Weight:
- Feta cheese: 200 grams (7 oz)
- Beef tenderloin: 500 grams (1 lb)
- Red bell peppers: 2, sliced
- Yellow bell peppers: 2, sliced
- Fresh chili peppers: 3-4, chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Dark soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Ground coriander: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Vegetable oil: for cooking
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 30 minutes
- Total: 50 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Cube the beef tenderloin into small pieces and season with salt.
- In a large skillet, heat up the vegetable oil and stir-fry the beef until no longer red. Remove and set aside.
- Add the bell peppers and fresh chili peppers to the same skillet and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
- Crumble the feta cheese into the skillet and mix well with the other ingredients.
- Add the dark soy sauce, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Adjust seasoning with salt.
- Stir-fry for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese has melted and the flavors are well combined.
- Serve hot with rice or as a standalone dish.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 500 per serving (based on the ingredients provided)
- Fat: High (most of the fat comes from the cheese and beef)
- Carbohydrates: Moderate (from vegetables and rice if served with)
- Protein: High (from beef and cheese)
Dish Characteristics:
- Spicy and creamy texture from the combination of feta cheese and fresh chili peppers.
- Beef tenderloin provides a rich, savory flavor profile.
- Vibrant color from the red and yellow bell peppers.
User Comments:
- "Love the combination of feta and beef! The dish is quite spicy but very appetizing."
- "The texture of the dish is amazing, creamy yet crunchy from the peppers."
- "I added more chili peppers to make it spicier, still tasted great!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Adjust the heat level by adding or reducing the chili peppers as per preference.
- Feta cheese can be replaced with other types of cheese if not available or not preferred. However, it adds a unique flavor to this dish.
