Buttery Beef Rice (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 garlic cloves, chopped up
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A small onion, chopped
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3 cups beef broth, low-salt
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1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
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1 lb ground beef
→ Dairy and Cheese
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Half a cup grated Parmesan
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3 pats of butter (about 3 tbsp)
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1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup milk
→ Seasoning and Garnish
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Chopped parsley, a couple tablespoons, for serving (totally up to you)
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A teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, however much you like
# How to Make It:
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Let everything blend together for 2 or 3 minutes more with the lid off. Sprinkle on parsley while serving if that’s your jam.
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On low heat in a small pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Toss in all the milk, cheddar, and Parmesan. Stir until it’s silky and smooth.
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Pour your cheese sauce into the skillet with the beef and rice. Give everything a big stir so it’s all mixed up.
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Turn the burner to low and pop a lid on it. Let this all simmer for about 18–20 minutes until the rice has soaked up pretty much all the liquid.
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Toss in your uncooked rice, Italian spice mix, beef broth, a pinch of salt, and some black pepper. Stir it up to mix really well.
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Drop in the chopped garlic and keep things on the heat for another minute, until it smells really good.
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Add ground beef right to that same pan. Use a spoon to smash it up while it cooks, and brown it evenly. If there’s too much fat, just spoon some out.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a big frying pan over medium heat. Dump in the chopped onion and cook until it looks clear—just takes a few minutes.
# Additional Tips:
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Stick around while simmering so the rice doesn’t turn mushy or burn at the bottom.