Description
This Garlic Butter Beef and Rice recipe is a comforting one-pan meal that combines tender slices of beef with fragrant garlic butter, savory beef broth, and fluffy rice. It’s a simple, satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners that delivers rich flavors in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Rice
- 1 pound beef, sliced
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Butter and Garnish
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat garlic butter: In a large skillet, melt the garlic butter over medium heat until fragrant and fully melted, creating a rich base for the dish.
- Sauté onion: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté it until translucent, allowing its sweetness to infuse into the garlic butter.
- Cook beef: Add the sliced beef to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, sealing in the juices and developing a savory crust.
- Add rice: Stir in the rice and cook for about 2 minutes to lightly toast it and coat it with the flavorful fat in the pan.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in the beef broth, then season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce, stirring well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer gently for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the broth.
- Fluff and garnish: Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork to separate the grains, then garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a pop of color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Use long-grain rice for best texture, but you can substitute with jasmine or basmati if preferred.
- For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes when sautéing the onions.
- Make sure to cover the skillet during simmering to trap steam and cook the rice evenly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of broth or water to restore moisture.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the soy sauce used is gluten-free.
