Best 20 Beef And Rice Recipes

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**Beef and Rice: A Culinary Journey Around the World**

Embark on a culinary adventure with a diverse collection of beef and rice recipes that span the globe. From the aromatic streets of Asia to the hearty kitchens of Europe and the vibrant flavors of Latin America, this article presents a symphony of flavors that cater to every palate. Discover the secrets of classic dishes like Chinese Beef and Broccoli, where tender beef is stir-fried with crisp broccoli in a savory sauce. Travel to Italy for a comforting plate of Risotto Milanese, where arborio rice is slowly cooked in a rich broth infused with saffron and Parmesan cheese. Cross the Atlantic to Argentina for a taste of Carne Guisada, a beef stew simmered in a flavorful tomato-based sauce, accompanied by fluffy rice. Each recipe is a testament to the versatility of beef and rice, showcasing their ability to transform into a myriad of delectable dishes. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to expand your culinary horizons, this article offers a passport to a world of beef and rice culinary delights.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

KOREAN BEEF AND RICE



Korean Beef and Rice image

A friend raved about Korean recipes for bulgogi-beef cooked in soy sauce and ginger-so I tried it. It's delicious! Dazzle the table with this tasty version of Korean beef and rice. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2-2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice
3 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, oil and seasonings., Stir sauce into beef; heat through. Serve with rice. Sprinkle with green onions. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



Mexican Beef and Rice Casserole image

This Mexican casserole with beef and rice is a super easy recipe for family dinner. Garnish with your favorite toppings. I like to top with shredded lettuce and chopped cilantro! More shredded cheese is always good, too.

Provided by VMB

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 cup long-grain rice
1 cup red salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and start to brown, then add onion, garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard any excess oil. Add beans, tomatoes, spinach, chicken broth, 1 cup Mexican blend cheese, rice, and salsa. Pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until rice is cooked, 45 to 50 minutes. Take out of the oven, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 68.2 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 1034.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

TOMATO BEEF AND RICE CASSEROLE



Tomato Beef and Rice Casserole image

Here's a delicious dish that is very easy to make- and fast, too. The best thing, though, is that you mix everything in one bowl!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 cups canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 400° for 1-1/2 hours, stirring once or twice. Uncover during the last 15 minutes to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

STUFFED CABBAGE WITH BEEF AND RICE



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This nourishing fall meal is a sure crowd-pleaser. Try substituting ground pork for the beef. Braise leftover cabbage or shred it and enjoy in a salad or slaw.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 large head green cabbage (1 1/2 pounds), cored
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups crushed tomatoes (from a 28-ounce can)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
3/4 cup cooked long-grain white rice
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook cabbage, turning often, until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and, with tongs, gently separate leaves. Cut out thick ribs from 8 to 10 of the largest leaves and set leaves aside. Shred remaining cabbage and place in an 8-inch square baking dish set on a baking sheet.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Transfer half the onion mixture to a large bowl. Add tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar to saucepan, season with salt and pepper, and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Spread 1 cup tomato sauce on top of shredded cabbage in dish.
  • To bowl with onion mixture, add rice, ground beef, and egg and season with salt and pepper. With your hands, mix well, then divide into 8 portions. Working with a few leaves at a time, lay cabbage on a work surface, overlapping smaller leaves to form one larger leaf if necessary. Place a portion of beef in the center of each. Fold bottom half of cabbage over filling, then fold in sides and roll up tightly. Transfer cabbage rolls, seam side down, to baking dish. Top with remaining sauce, cover dish with foil, and bake on sheet 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until sauce is bubbling, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 16 g

BEEF AND RICE



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Super fast, super easy, and super tasty! Serve with buttered bread.

Provided by sarah.kindermann

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound ground beef
1 (6.9 ounce) package chicken flavored rice mix (such as Rice A Roni®)
2 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Stir rice portion of packaged rice mix into beef; cook and stir until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Pour water into beef and rice, stir seasoning packet from rice into mixture, and cover skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the liquid has been almost completely absorbed, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 814.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

EASY BEEF AND RICE



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When time is running short at dinnertime around our house, I rely on this microwave casserole. Convenience folds like canned soup and instant rice make it a fast-to-fix meal.-Doris Gill, Sargent, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 cup water
1 cup uncooked instant rice
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Crumble beef into an ungreased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and heat on high for 9-10 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

THAI BEEF WITH CHILES AND BASIL OVER COCONUT RICE



Thai Beef with Chiles and Basil Over Coconut Rice image

This popular spicy Thai dish in restaurants is very easy to make at home.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups jasmine rice
1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
Coarse salt
2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 long hot peppers or red jalapeno chiles, seeded and sliced into 2-inch matchsticks
1 1/4 pounds ground beef sirloin
1 cup loosely packed torn fresh basil leaves
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, 3/4 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cookuntil rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 25 minutes.
  • When rice is almost done, combinefish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in asmall bowl; set aside. Heat a cast-ironskillet or wok over high. Add oil andheat; add garlic and half the chiles. Cook,stirring constantly, 15 seconds. Addbeef and cook, breaking up meat witha wooden spoon, until completelybrowned, about 4 minutes. Add soymixture and cook 30 seconds. Addbasil and remaining chiles and stir tocombine. Serve beef over coconutrice with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g

SUNDAY NIGHT ROAST BEEF AND GRAVY WITH EASY RICE



Sunday Night Roast Beef and Gravy with Easy Rice image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (3 to 3 1/2-pound) bottom round rump roast, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large yellow onion, sliced
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 cups canned low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Easy Rice, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups water or canned, low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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.

VIETNAMESE BEEF AND RICE NOODLE SOUP (PHO)



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If you've ever eaten Vietnamese food and not had this, you have been missing out. Very good and pretty healthy. I'm sure someone from Vietnam could critique this to death. I've had lots of Vietnamese food and this tastes pretty authentic.

Provided by Kevin Young

Categories     Meat

Time 9h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 lbs oxtails
2 gallons water
4 inches ginger
2 onions
1/2 cup nuoc nam (fish sauce)
10 whole star anise
5 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick ("1-4 inch")
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
2 tablespoons salt
4 bay leaves
1 lb rice noodles (preferably "1/4 inch")
1 bunch scallion, sliced
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch basil leaves
1 bunch mint leaf
1 thinly sliced onion
4 cups bean sprouts
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 lb filet mignon or 1 lb top sirloin steak, sliced very thinly
hoisin sauce
sriracha sauce (hot chile sauce)

Steps:

  • Place the oxtails in a large stockpot and add the water.
  • Bring the water to a full boil, then reduce heat and bring water to a simmer.
  • Scrape any scum off the top of the water and discard.
  • Cut the onion in half and peel off the outer portion.
  • Place on a baking sheet along with the ginger and broil in the over about 20 minutes, making sure not to blacken it.
  • Turn over halfway through.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Place the star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and fennel seeds in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it shut with twine.
  • Add the spice pack, onion halves, ginger, bay leaves, salt, and fish sauce to the broth.
  • Allow the broth to simmer at least 5-6 hours (to your taste) uncovered.
  • Remove the spice pack, onions, ginger, and bay leaves and discard.
  • Remove the oxtails and set them aside.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove the meat and trim of any remaining fat.
  • Set the meat aside and return the bones to the broth.
  • Allow the broth to simmer another hour or two until you achieve the desired taste then remove the bones.
  • You may adjust the salt, but you don't want it too salty.
  • Soak the rice noodles in COLD water 15-20 minutes, while starting a large pot of water boiling.
  • While the noodles are soaking, place the cilantro, basil leaves, mint leaves, sliced onions, sliced scallions, and bean sprouts on a serving platter.
  • After the noodles have soaked, place them in the boiling water and allow to cook until tender, but don't let them get mushy.
  • It should only take a couple minutes.
  • Rinse the noodles in cold water if not serving immediately.
  • When ready to eat (you can do this earlier, like when you're boiling the water for the noodles) return the broth to a rolling boil.
  • Place the noodles in a serving bowl and arrange the sliced meat (leftover oxtail meat if desired) over them.
  • Ladle the boiling broth over the noodles and beef, making sure to cover the meat.
  • Serve and allow each person to place the desired amount of garnish from the platter, hoisin sauce, and sriracha in their own bowl to taste.

KOREAN BEEF AND RICE



Korean Beef and Rice image

Our Korean Beef and Rice is the easiest meal you'll make ALL week. It's ready in less than 20 minutes, and it tastes just as good as takeout! Using ground beef instead of sirloin slices, it's not only budget friendly, but KID friendly, too.

Provided by Camille

Categories     Main Course

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
salt and pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers (depending on how spicy you like it)
Rice (cooked)
1 bunch green onions (diced)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown beef with garlic in the sesame oil.
  • Drain most of the fat and add brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, salt and pepper and red peppers. Simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Serve over steamed rice and top with green onions.

SLOW COOKER BEEF TIPS AND RICE



Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Rice image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1 1/4 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 (10.5 ounce) cream of mushroom soup
1 onion (chopped)
2 (.87 ounce) packages brown gravy mix
3 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non stick cooking spray. Turn onto Low setting.
  • Place stew meat in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a microwave safe bowl add the water and 2 beef bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil in the microwave and then stir until cubes are dissolved.
  • Then add in the soup, chopped onion, and gravy mix packets.
  • Stir until combined and pour over the beef in the slow cooker.
  • Gently stir until all the meat is covered.
  • Cover with lid and cook on low setting for 6 hours.
  • If you like the gravy a little thicker at the end of the cooking time, add in 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

BEEF AND RICE MEDLEY



Beef and Rice Medley image

This recipe is quick and easy to prepare and very delicious! The whole family loves it!

Provided by Katherine

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
½ cup diced onion
2 ½ cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cube beef bouillon
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Place ground beef and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in water and rice. Season with beef bouillon and black pepper. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Stir in diced tomatoes and green peppers. Simmer another 10 minutes, until green pepper is tender. Sprinkle top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.5 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 132.4 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Sodium 803.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

RICE AND BEEF STUFFED TOMATOES



Rice and Beef Stuffed Tomatoes image

Ground beef, rice, garlic, and lots of other stuff is spooned into tomatoes and baked in 20 minutes.

Provided by Casey Floyd

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup instant rice
1 pound lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, diced
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 fluid ounce) can tomato juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cut tops from tomatoes and scoop out the pulp; transfer pulp to a bowl and chop. Reserve tops of tomatoes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, pour in the rice, and cover pan; let stand until rice absorbs water, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix cooked rice, onion, garlic, garlic salt, and black pepper into ground beef; add reserved tomato pulp and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, 10 minutes.
  • Set hollowed-out tomatoes into the prepared baking dish and fill each tomato with ground beef mixture. If desired, place tomato tops back on filled tomatoes. Pour tomato juice over filled tomatoes for extra juiciness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender and filling is hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 795.9 mg, Sugar 11 g

SPANISH STYLE BEEF AND RICE



Spanish Style Beef and Rice image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

2 cups beef stock
1 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups white enriched rice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 2/3 pounds ground sirloin
Salt and pepper
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/3 palmful, twice
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
Spicy Chopped Salad with Tortillas, recipe follows
4 long, mild to medium chile peppers, such as moderate heat poblano or mild Italian cubanelle
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 clove garlic, cracked
10 ounces triple washed spinach, stems removed and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup beef broth or chicken broth
3 cups leftover Spanish style beef and rice
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, smoked cheddar or pepper jack cheese
2 hears romaine lettuce, chopped
3 tablespoons canned or jarred sliced jalapenos, drained
3 tablespoons salad olives, Manzanilla with pimento, drained
1 vine ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 cup broken tortilla chips, any variety
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat beef stock, water and butter to a full boil. Add rice, reduce heat and cover pot. Cook 20
  • minutes, until tender and liquids are absorbed.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat, 2 or 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, Worcestershire. Cook together 5 to 7 minutes, until veggies are just tender. Add tomato sauce, cloves, cumin and parsley. Bring mixture up to a bubble and reduce heat to low.
  • Combine cooked rice with meat mixture and serve with Spicy Chopped Salad wit and Taco Dressing, recipe follows. Reserve 1/2 of the beef and rice and freeze for stuffed peppers for another meal. Recipe follows.
  • * Please note: You can also choose to make the stuffed peppers in their entirety, then freeze and microwave when ready to serve for 12 to 15 minutes on high. Reheat with loose plastic over the dish to keep the peppers from splattering. If you do not have a carousel microwave, rotate peppers once during the reheating of your peppers.
  • Stuffed Peppers with Beef, Rice, Spinach and Cheese
  • Preheat a griddle or grill pan. Seed chile peppers. Drizzle peppers with a little oil and grill over medium high to high heat 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until tender. Transfer peppers to a broiler pan or baking sheet, hollow side up.
  • Place a small skillet on the stove top and add 1 tablespoon, 1 turn of the pan, olive oil and a crushed clove of garlic. Heat over medium flame and add spinach in bunches until it is all wilted and is giving off liquid. Season greens with salt and pepper. Remove spinach and drain. Set aside.
  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Defrost beef and rice in microwave oven. Combine 1/2 cup broth and defrosted rice in the skillet you cooked the spinach in and reheat over medium flame. Add 1 cup tomato sauce and heat through.
  • Pile spinach and hot beef and tomato rice into peppers, mounding them up in the center of each pepper. Top liberally with grated cheese and melt cheese under broiler 3 to 5 minutes, then serve.
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 to 20 minutes
  • Ease of preparation: easy
  • Spicy Chopped Salad with Tortillas
  • Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, toss with tortilla chip pieces. In a second bowl, combine taco sauce, lime juice, cilantro or parsley. Whisk in olive oil in a slow stream until dressing is combined. Toss salad with dressing to combine and coat ingredients evenly, then serve.
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: none
  • Ease of preparation: easy

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET



Southwestern Beef and Rice Skillet image

I like to serve this kicked-up skillet dish with warm flour tortillas and a side of guacamole. If you like things a little spicier, add more jalapeno and enjoy the heat! -Pat Hockett, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain., Add rice, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHINESE FRIED BEEF AND RICE



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Leftover roast beef? Use it here! This recipe's been approved by the Iowa Beef Industry Council. I'm not sure how much they know about Chinese cuisine, but they do know their beef! NOTE: Rice must be cold or it will stick to the pan. Rice that is 24 hours old is suggested. Do NOT use Minute Rice.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Rice

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons cooking oil or 2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic cloves, minced or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup any vegetables
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 cup cooked beef, chopped
2 cups cold cooked rice
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Scramble eggs. Set aside.
  • In large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil on medium high heat.
  • Add garlic to heated oil and stir.
  • Add vegetables, onion and beef.
  • Mix until blended and cook, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring constantly until rice is hot.
  • Stir in soy sauce and eggs.

GRANDMAW CAIN'S BEEF TIPS AND RICE



Grandmaw Cain's Beef Tips and Rice image

This is one of my family's favorite meals. I got this recipe from my Grandmother. I love to serve this with a side of green beans. Great the next day and reheats or freezes well. Great on those rainy days.

Provided by Dawn R

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds beef stew meat
¼ cup all-purpose flour
5 cups water
2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice mix
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Melt butter with olive oil in a large heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Place flour in a shallow bowl and dredge the beef tips in the flour. Brown the beef in the hot butter and oil, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
  • Pour water into the pot and scrape to dissolve browned food bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the flavor packets from the rice mix and dissolve; mix in the rice and mushrooms. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until beef is tender and the rice has absorbed the liquid, 20 to 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 110.1 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 731.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

SUMMER BEEF-AND-RICE CASSEROLE



Summer Beef-and-Rice Casserole image

This quick-cooking casserole has a rich beef-and-rice filling, a colorful layer of zucchini, and a crisp breadcrumb topping. (Save even more time by using the sauce from Gnocchi with Quick Meat Sauce.)

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
5 cups reserved Quick Meat Sauce (from Gnocchi with Quick Meat Sauce)
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1/2 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
2 zucchini or summer squash, very thinly sliced
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and 1 tablespoon oil. In a large cast-iron skillet, bring meat sauce to a rapid simmer over high. Stir in rice and remove from heat. Top with onion, then carefully arrange zucchini in a single, slightly overlapping layer. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil, and top with breadcrumb mixture. Return to heat and bring to a simmer. Cover with foil and bake 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake until rice is cooked through and breadcrumbs are golden, about 10 minutes more. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 g, Fat 38 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 14 g

BEEF AND VEGETABLE FRIED RICE



Beef and Vegetable Fried Rice image

A simple and easy recipe to feed a hungry family. I took different variations of fried rice recipes I found and used ingredients and techniques I liked and that were easy.

Provided by Kris

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 1h53m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger root, minced
1 cup water
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, quartered
1 ⅓ cups water
½ cup white sugar
½ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
cooking spray
4 eggs
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, diced, or more to taste
1 (1/2 inch) piece ginger root, diced
4 carrots, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, chopped
1 cup bean sprouts, or to taste
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
6 cups cooked and refrigerated white rice

Steps:

  • Whisk scallions, minced garlic, minced ginger, 1 cup water, 6 tablespoons soy sauce, 6 tablespoons sugar, and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Add beef; mix gently to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Whisk 1 1/3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons soy sauce in a bowl to make the sauce.
  • Spray a large skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Whisk eggs together in a bowl. Pour into the skillet; cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Transfer scrambled eggs to a bowl.
  • Heat sesame oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced garlic and diced ginger. Saute until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add carrots and onion; saute until carrots are tender and onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Strain beef from marinade and add to skillet. Cook and stir until beef can be easily pulled apart with a fork, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in bean sprouts; cook until translucent, about 1 minute. Add corn and peas; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Create a pocket in the center of the skillet and slowly add rice, stirring to incorporate, about 1 minute. Add sauce and stir until rice is evenly coated, about 1 minute. Add scrambled eggs, stir and let heat through, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 93.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1391 mg, Sugar 19 g

BEEF AND WILD RICE CASSEROLE



Beef and Wild Rice Casserole image

This recipe, one of my husband's childhood favorites, was given to me by his grandmother.-Pamela Petite, Gardnerville, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed chicken noodle soup, undiluted
2 soup cans water

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion until the beef is browned and the onion is tender; drain. Place in a 3-qt. casserole. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring often.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 612mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice: A long-grain rice, such as basmati or jasmine, will work best for this dish. These types of rice have a light and fluffy texture that will complement the beef.
  • Brown the beef in batches: This will help to prevent the beef from overcrowding the pan and steaming, which can result in tough meat.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Add vegetables to the dish: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onion can add flavor and nutrition to the dish. Add them to the pan along with the beef.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for extra flavor.
  • Let the dish rest before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the rice to absorb the broth.

Conclusion:

Beef and rice is a classic dish that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. There are many different ways to make beef and rice, but the basic steps are always the same. First, the beef is browned in a pan. Then, the rice is added to the pan along with broth and spices. The dish is then simmered until the rice is cooked through and the beef is tender. Beef and rice can be served on its own or with a variety of side dishes, such as vegetables, salad, or bread.

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