West African Pepper Beef Skillet

• 220 g lean ground beef — Raw 90% lean ground beef
• 150 g cooked brown rice — Cooked long-grain brown rice
• 120 g red pepper, diced — Raw red bell pepper
• 140 g tomatoes — No-salt-added canned tomatoes
• 70 g onion, diced — Raw yellow onion
• 5 g ginger, finely grated — Raw ginger root
• 4 g suya spice — Peanut suya spice blend
• 0.3 g cayenne — Ground cayenne pepper
• 10 g oil — Avocado oil

Method

1. 1Brown the beefHeat half the oil over medium-high, add the lean ground beef in one layer for 2 minutes, then crumble.2 minLook for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.
2. 2Cook for 5 minutes moreCook for 5 minutes more, maintaining the stated heat for the full time.5 min · 160°FLook for: Beef is deeply browned with no pink and reaches 160°F.Safety: Avoid raw-beef cross-contamination and verify 160°F.
3. 3Caramelize the red pepper, tomatoes and onionTransfer the beef to a clean plate. Seed and dice the red pepper and dice the onion.Look for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.
4. 4Continue caramelize the red pepper, tomatoes and onionKeep the canned tomatoes intact. Add them with the remaining oil and cook for 8 minutes, stirring only twice.8 minLook for: Browned edges are visible on the tender red pepper, tomatoes and onion, with no pooled liquid.Safety: Keep the skillet handle inward.
5. 5Glaze and finishFinely grate the ginger. Add the cooked brown rice, grated ginger, suya spice, cayenne, and 35 g water; return the beef.Look for: The ingredients are fully prepared and ready for the next action.
6. 6Cover for 3 minutesCover for 3 minutes, then toss uncovered for 2 minutes until the center reaches 165°F.5 min · 165°FLook for: An even ginger, suya spice and cayenne coating covers the beef, cooked brown rice, and red pepper, tomatoes and onion, with no watery layer remaining.Safety: Reheat cooked components to 165°F.
7. 7Rest and serveRemove from heat. Let the cooking surface reach the stated heat before adding the ingredients.Look for: The cooking surface or appliance is fully heated and ready for the next action.
8. 8Rest uncovered 5 minutesRest uncovered 5 minutes before serving the complete skillet.5 minLook for: Steam subsides and the skillet remains glossy.Safety: Refrigerate within 2 hours.