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Homemade Beef Rice Pilaf

Homemade Beef Rice Pilaf prepared dish

This homemade beef rice pilaf combines savory ground beef with tender rice and aromatic spices for a comforting meal. Perfect for a family dinner, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Serve it with a side of vegetables for a complete meal!

This recipe is american style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include onion, black pepper, paprika, ground beef.
  • Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0.25 cups parsley (chopped)
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
  3. Stir in the rice, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and paprika, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
  5. Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 400
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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