Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our almond beef roast, where tender beef meets a flavorful almond-infused gravy. This enticing main course is accompanied by a medley of delectable side dishes, including a nutty wild rice pilaf, a refreshing citrus salad, and a creamy horseradish sauce. Prepare to impress your taste buds as you explore this symphony of flavors that celebrates the richness of beef and the versatility of almonds.
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ALMOND WILD RICE
Made with both brown rice and wild rice, this popular pilaf has a hint of fruity sweetness, thanks to golden raisins. I prepare the casserole the morning of the party, then refrigerate it in an ovenproof dish to heat through later. -Mark Trinklein, Racine, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup broth to a boil. Remove from the heat; add raisins and set aside (do not drain). In a large saucepan, bring 3 cups of broth and 2 tablespoons of butter to a boil. Add wild rice; cover and simmer for 55-60 minutes or until the rice is tender; drain if necessary., Meanwhile, in large saucepan, combine the brown rice, 2 tablespoons butter and remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until rice is tender; drain if necessary., In a small skillet, saute the almonds in remaining butter until lightly browned. In a serving bowl, combine the wild rice, brown rice, raisin mixture, almonds, parsley, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
BEEF AND WILD RICE MEDLEY
A packaged rice mix speeds up preparation of this meal-in-one entree. Cayenne pepper gives the beef a little kick, and an assortment of veggies add color and crunch.-Janelle Christensen of Big Lake, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef., In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 23-28 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
JEWELLED WILD RICE WITH ALMONDS
A simple rice salad makes a great side dish. Add cranberries and orange for sweetness, nuts for crunch and herbs for lots of fresh flavour
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Side dish
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the butter or oil in a flameproof casserole dish and gently cook the onion for 15 mins until just starting to turn golden. Add the rice and cranberries, and stir a few times until coated. Season well and pour over the stock.
- Float the bay leaves and thyme on top of the stock, and put a circle of baking parchment on top of that. Cover with a lid and put in the oven for 45 mins until the rice is tender. Stir through the parsley, almonds and orange zest. Serve hot, or leave to go cold and serve as a salad, dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 82 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium
ALMOND-MUSHROOM WILD RICE
The delightful combination of ingredients in this dish makes a perfect accompaniment for beef, poultry or pork. It's very flavorful and hearty.-Shirley Goehring, Lodi, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Rinse and drain rice; place in a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and bake at 325° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
WILD RICE PILAF
This wild rice pilaf recipe creates a side dish that's full of delicious flavor. You can make this easy rice pilaf ahead of time, as it reheats well.
Provided by Chew Out Loud
Categories Side Dish
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package instructions, using the broth instead of water. When cook time is up, do not open lid; turn heat off and keep lid tightly covered for 10 minutes to allow continued steaming. If rice is still a bit too firm, mix in just enough extra broth to moisten all rice, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, add butter to a large/deep skillet over medium high heat. Once butter is melted and starting to bubble, add onion and carrots. Stir to combine. Cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add brussels sprouts, garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper, stirring another 2 minutes until softened.
- Check rice for doneness. Fluff with fork and add to skillet with vegetable mixture, stirring to incorporate. Taste and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 kcal, Sugar 1.5 g, Sodium 158 mg, Fat 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
WILD RICE WITH ALMONDS
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add wild rice, almonds, butter, and salt and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and let cook for 50 minutes without removing the lid. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes, leaving covered.
- Stir to fluff rice, transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with minced parsley.
ALMOND WILD RICE
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring pineapple juice, broth, orange juice and butter to a boil. Stir in rice and seasoning packet. Bring to a boil.
- Cover tightly and reduce heat to medium-low to low. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, stir in almonds and serve.
SUNDAY NIGHT ROAST BEEF AND GRAVY WITH EASY RICE
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
- Season the meat on all sides with the Essence, salt, and pepper. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven and brown on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove the roast from the pan and add the onion slices and thyme sprigs. Place the roast on top of the onions, fat side up. Add the beef broth to the pan and place in the oven, uncovered. Roast until the beef is tender and registers an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees F, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Transfer the roast to a platter or cutting board and let rest for 15 minutes before carving.
- Meanwhile, use a slotted spoon to discard the onions and thyme sprigs. Place the Dutch oven over medium-high heat to heat the beef drippings. Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until dissolved. Add the cornstarch mixture to the beef drippings and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully transfer to a gravy boat or decorative bowl.
- Carve the beef thinly and arrange the slices on large plates with rice on the side. Drizzle gravy over each portion and serve alongside of the Easy Rice.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the rice, water, butter and salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
WILD RICE WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND TOASTED ALMONDS
Categories Garlic Side Broil Christmas Thanksgiving Almond Bell Pepper Fall Healthy Christmas Eve Shallot Wild Rice Simmer Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook shallots and garlic in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until it releases a nutty aroma, about 3 minutes. Add broth and water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender (grains will split open), about 1 1/4 hours.
- Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
- Halve bell peppers lengthwise, then discard stems and seeds. Put peppers, cut sides down, in 1 layer in an oiled shallow baking pan. Broil 2 inches from heat until charred and softened, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and let steam 15 minutes. Peel, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, then add almonds and cook, stirring, until golden, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove rice from heat and drain well, then return to pot. Stir in salt, pepper, red peppers, almonds, and vinegar. Transfer to a serving dish.
WILD RICE STUFFING
This wild rice stuffing recipe is an unexpected addition to your Thanksgiving meal. It's delicious alongside a roast turkey.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spread almonds on a baking pan, and toast until golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove pan from oven, and set almonds aside to cool.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan set over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 minutes.
- Increase heat to high, and add rosemary and sage; season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking until vegetables are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat; stir in parsley. Transfer vegetables to a large bowl, and set aside. Return pan to heat.
- Crumble sausage, separating meat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to saute pan. Add sausage, and cook, stirring and breaking up meat until well browned, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Transfer sausage to bowl with reserved vegetables. Return pan to heat.
- Add remaining tablespoon olive oil to pan. Add apple, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Calvados. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits on bottom of pan. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 minute.
- Remove pan from heat, and transfer mixture to bowl with sausage and vegetables. Add wild and white rice, apricots, prunes, and reserved toasted almonds. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a buttered baking dish and bake at 375 degrees until browned and heated through.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked wild rice or microwaveable packets.
- For a more flavorful roast, marinate the beef in the almond-soy sauce mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, cook the beef until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F for medium-rare or 160°F for medium.
- To make the sauce, use a high-quality soy sauce and almond butter. You can also add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for a sweeter sauce.
- Serve the beef roast with steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Conclusion:
This almond beef roast with wild rice is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the wild rice is nutty and aromatic. The almond-soy sauce adds a unique and delicious flavor to the dish. Serve this roast with your favorite sides and enjoy!
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