Recipes
Hearty Pilaf Rice with Meat
- Protein
- Low-Carb
- Rice
WIth its rich golden color, this Hearty Rice Pilaf with Meat is comfort food with a little swagger. Our fragrant It’s That Simple Tumeric-Infused Rice Blend Tender comes together in one pot with tender cuts of meat for a cozy and hearty dinner. Get ready to hear, “Is it ready yet?”
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics:
Heat oil in a large pan or deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and carrots, sauté for another 2 minutes.
Cook the meat:
Add the ground or diced meat. Break it up with a spatula (if ground) and cook until browned and no longer pink. Season with cumin, turmeric or paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add rice blend:
Stir in the dry It’s White Rice Blend and toast lightly for 1 minute to absorb flavor.
Simmer:
Add 3 cups of water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes (or according to your rice blend’s instructions) until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Fluff and finish:
Turn off the heat and let the pilaf sit, covered, for 2–3 minutes. Then fluff gently with a fork.
Garnish and serve:
Top with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired, and serve warm with a side salad or steamed vegetable
Ingredients
- Olive oil or neutral oil
- Medium onion, finely chopped
- Garlic Cloves, Minced
- Medium Carrot, Diced
- Ground Cumin
- Ground turmeric or paprika
- Ground beef or diced beef/lamb
- Water or low-sodium broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
