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Cuban Guava Glazed Pan-Seared Beef Medallions

Name: Cuban Guava Glazed Pan-Seared Beef Medallions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef tenderloin medallions; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 tbsp guava paste, chopped into small pieces; 3 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 clove garlic, minced; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 cup low-sodium halal beef broth; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Tender beef medallions seared until golden and tossed in a sweet and savory guava, lime, and cumin reduction served warm.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Pan-Glaze Reduction

Simmering fruit paste and broth directly in hot pan drippings to build a glossy, flavorful sauce.

Instructions

Step 1: Season beef medallions evenly on both sides with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmeringly hot.
Step 3: Sear medallions for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a warm plate.

Step 4: Reduce skillet heat to medium, add minced garlic, and saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5: Add guava paste, fresh lime juice, and beef broth, whisking constantly until guava melts into a smooth sauce.

Step 6: Simmer glaze for 3 minutes until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Step 7: Return medallions and accumulated juices to the skillet, coating beef with glaze for 1 minute before serving.

Cooking tips

Chop guava paste into thin slices so it dissolves quickly in warm broth.
Use a cast iron pan to achieve a rich golden sear on the medallions without overcooking.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Cuban; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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