One Pot Marry Me Beef (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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450 g 96% lean ground beef (or 92% lean)
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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415 ml reduced-sodium beef broth
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60 g oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
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140 g long grain white rice
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60 ml heavy cream
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24 g freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
→ To Serve
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Chopped fresh basil
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Additional grated parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
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Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, until aromatic.
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Add sun-dried tomatoes and long grain rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine and toast rice for 30 seconds.
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Pour in beef broth. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and stir into the mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook gently for 20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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Fold in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. Taste and adjust salt and black pepper if needed.
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Top with chopped basil and serve with additional parmesan cheese on the side.
# Notes:
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Stirring the rice every few minutes during simmering prevents sticking and ensures even cooking.