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Andrew Fowler

Cheesy Beef and Rice

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups broccoli florets cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup water reserved as needed
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar finely grated

Method
 

  1. Brown beef and onion in a deep 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, breaking up the meat and cooking to 160°F. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds, then drained rice for 1 minute. Add broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  3. Cover tightly, lower heat to low and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  4. Quickly scatter broccoli over the rice, cover again and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until rice is tender and broccoli can be pierced easily. If rice is still firm and the pan looks dry, drizzle in reserved water and cover for another 3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and rest covered for 5 minutes. Fold in cheddar gently, cover for 1 minute to melt it and serve.