One-Pot Marry Me Beef (Print Version)
Creamy beef and rice skillet with bold Italian flavors and fresh basil garnish, ready in just one pot.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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3/4 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
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1 3/4 cups low-sodium beef broth
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
→ Garnish
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Fresh basil leaves
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Additional grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink.
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Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
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Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and uncooked rice to the skillet. Stir continuously for 30 seconds to lightly toast the rice.
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Pour in the beef broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for 20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes to prevent sticking. Continue until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
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Uncover and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
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Remove from heat. Top with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.
# Notes:
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For deeper flavor, use fire-roasted sun-dried tomatoes and garnish with extra black pepper and freshly torn basil.