Description
Discover the Creamy Herb Beef & Basmati Rice recipe that brings restaurant-style flavor to your home kitchen. Tender smoked beef pieces are simmered in a silky herb-infused cream sauce alongside fragrant basmati rice, creating a comforting one-pan dinner perfect for busy weeknights. This easy, family-friendly dish uses simple pantry staples like chicken broth, butter, fresh thyme, rosemary, and a touch of garlic, delivering a rich, savory meal that’s ready in under an hour. Ideal for prep and le
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add smoked beef, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.
- Sprinkle thyme and rosemary, then pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add basmati rice and heavy cream, stir to combine.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, then serve.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- replace heavy cream with coconut milk and butter with olive oil. Add frozen peas or sliced mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
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