Savory Beef and Rice

Indulge in the hearty, comforting flavors of our Savory Beef and Rice recipe—a perfect one-pot wonder that combines tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with fluffy, flavorful rice. This richly seasoned dish features chunks of beef chuck simmered to perfection in a aromatic medley of beef broth, tomato paste, and soy sauce, elevated by the subtle hints of thyme and a fragrant bay leaf. Enhanced with sautéed onions, garlic, and sweet carrots, this recipe achieves a perfect balance of savory and satisfying. Paired with perfectly cooked rice and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this meal is both nourishing and bursting with robust flavor. Ready in just over an hour, Savory Beef and Rice is ideal for weeknight dinners or any occasion when you crave wholesome, homemade comfort food. Perfectly portioned for four servings, it’s a family favorite waiting to happen!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Beef chuck, cubed
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Carrot, diced
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 cup Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 2 tbsp Parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Season the cubed beef with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add the beef cubes and brown all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 5

Return the browned beef to the skillet. Stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, soy sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the beef is tender.

Step 7

Meanwhile, rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a separate pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Step 8

After the beef is tender, remove the bay leaf and discard. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.

Step 9

Serve the beef mixture over generous portions of rice. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1909.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1880.2

Total Fat 130.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 400mg	0%
Sodium 6080.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.1g
Protein 111.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 267.7mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 2636.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 15.6%