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Garlic Butter Beef and Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium; drain excess fat.
  2. Add garlic; cook about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in rice, broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  5. Stir in butter and dried parsley until butter melts.
  6. Garnish with optional fresh parsley; serve hot.

Notes

You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option. Add extra veggies like peas or carrots for added nutrition and color. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.