Pepper Steak Yellow Rice

Ingredients 4 tablespoons annatto oil 2 cups rice 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ pounds sirloin round steak, cut into strips 16 ounce bag stir fry vegetables, frozen 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup beef stock or water Salt and pepper to taste

Step 1 In a medium sauce pan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons annatto oil and 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 2 Add rice and boil for one additional minute. Lower to a simmer and cook covered for an additional 20 minutes

Step 3 While the rice is cooking prepare the steak. Season liberally with salt and pepper.

Step 4 Add 2 tablespoons annatto oil to large hot skillet. Once oil is heated through add steak and cook until brown on all sides. Then add veggies and cook until heated through (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 5 Add tomato paste and beef stock. Mix until well combined. Let simmer until rice is done (about 5 minutes).

Step 6 Serve steak over rice or mixed in the rice to increase the flavor.

Annatto Oil To make the oil, heat ½ cup of vegetable oil over medium heat and add ¼ cup of annatto or achiote seeds (found in the international aisle of your supermarket). Heat until the seeds begin to sizzle and the oil turns a bright orange. About 5 minutes. Strain the oil and refrigerate for up to 5 days.