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Beef And Rice Skillet

5 from 1 vote
Tender beef, fluffy rice, warm spices, and vegetables cooked together in one skillet. This easy beef and rice recipe is cozy, comforting, and perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
One pan beef and rice dinner with tender beef
Servings: 4 servings
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 2 lb beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more for rice
  • 1/3 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • Boiling water, as needed
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp raisins

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over high heat until very hot.
  • Add the halved garlic cloves and let them sizzle briefly to flavor the oil.
  • Add the beef and brown well on all sides, taking time to build flavor.
  • Stir in the onion and carrot and cook for about 10 minutes, until softened and lightly golden.
  • Season with salt, black pepper, turmeric, paprika, coriander, and oregano. Pour in enough boiling water to just barely cover the beef.
  • Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, until the beef is tender.
  • Meanwhile, rinse the rice, then mix it with 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 cups of water per cup of rice. Let it soak for about 30 minutes, then drain well.
  • Remove the lid from the skillet and stir in the raisins. Spread the drained rice evenly over the beef without stirring.
  • Cover again and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
  • Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, gently stir, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Soaking the rice before cooking is an important step. It helps the rice cook evenly and stay light and fluffy instead of turning mushy.
    • One pan beef and rice dinner with tender beef
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