Indulge in succulent Beef Tips simmered with earthy mushrooms, robust sherry, and garlic, perfectly complemented by fragrant Butter-Almond-Citrus Rice that bursts with flavor!

Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 8
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 8 servings): Calories 676, Total Fat 38 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Carbohydrates 49 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 31 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 852 mg
Total Time: 35 minutes
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds
2 cups white rice
Zest of 1 orange
Zest of 1 lemon
1 quart chicken stock
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 lbs beef tenderloin or sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs mushroom caps (cremini or white), cleaned and halved
6 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 cup dry Spanish sherry
1 cup beef stock

Instructions

Fire up a sauce pot over medium heat and melt the butter. Toss in the almonds and toast for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and nutty. Stir in the rice with vibrant orange and lemon zests, coating every grain. Saut for 1 minute, then pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a lively boil, reduce to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook 17 to 18 minutes until perfectly tender and infused with citrus magic.
Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers and dances. Pat the beef tips dry for that irresistible sear. Add them when the oil ripples and smokes lightly, browning each side deeply for about 3 minutes. Remove to a plate, juices reservedthis step builds incredible flavor!
Swirl in the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil until shimmering. Add mushrooms and saut 7 to 8 minutes until gorgeously caramelized. After 5 to 6 minutes, stir in minced garlic for aromatic bliss. Season with salt and pepper, then deglaze with sherry, reducing for 1 minute. Stir in beef stock, return beef and juices, simmer 3 to 4 minutes low and slow, then rest off heat for peak tenderness.
Fluff the citrus rice with a fork, releasing its buttery almond perfume. Plate alongside the savory beef-mushroom masterpiece and savor every glorious bitewhat a weeknight triumph!