Riz Gras au BœufTomato Rice with Beef
A festive tomato rice dish in which the grains cook directly in a savory meat and vegetable base. The rice absorbs the seasoned broth, giving the finished dish a rich color and full, comforting flavor.
Prep
20m
Cook
50m
Serves
4
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- Burkina Faso
- Guinea
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Ingredients
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Rice
- 320gWhite Rice (rinsed)
Sauce
- 500gGround Beef
- 170gOnion (finely chopped)
- 12gGarlic (crushed)
- 300gTomato (finely chopped)
- 70gTomato Paste
- 160gCarrot (julienne)
- 45mlVegetable Oil
- 2pcsBay Leaf
- 10gSalt
- 2gBlack Pepper
- 850mlWater
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Method
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- 01
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium heat.
- 02
Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic.
- 03
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and it reaches 71°C (160°F).
- 04
Stir in the tomato, tomato paste, and carrot, and cook until the mixture becomes thick and fragrant.
- 05
Add the water, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- 06
Add the white rice to the pot and stir once so the grains are evenly distributed.
- 07
Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 08
Let the rice rest off the heat for a few minutes, then fluff and serve.
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