Savory Beef and Mushroom Rice Pilaf (One-Pot Comfort Meal)
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal combining tender beef, mushrooms, and aromatic spices over fluffy rice, perfect for comforting dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat (cut into 2-inch cubes)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced (cremini, button, or your choice))
- 2 medium onions (diced)
- 4 carrots carrots (cut into thin matchsticks)
- ½ cup canola oil (or another neutral oil)
- 3 cups jasmine rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 4 cups water (or beef broth if preferred)
- 1 head garlic (sliced horizontally to expose cloves)
Spice Blend
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1.5 teaspoons regular salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Sear the beef in a Dutch oven until browned, then simmer in water for 1 hour until tender.
- Strain the cooking liquid, set aside 4 cups of broth, and remove beef.
- Sauté onions, carrots, and mushrooms in oil; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Return beef, add spices, then layer rice over the mixture. Pour broth over rice and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- Rest for 10 minutes, then fluff and serve hot.
Notes
Use a good quality beef broth for richer flavor, and feel free to add fresh herbs for extra aroma.