Description
French onion ground beef and rice is a comforting dish that combines sweet caramelized onions, savory ground beef, and fluffy rice into a delightful meal. Perfect for cozy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe brings warmth and joy to the table. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s a dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sliced onions for 15-20 minutes until soft and golden.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Stir in ground beef, breaking it up as it browns.
- Season with thyme, salt, and black pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in rinsed rice and pour in the beef broth; stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover the skillet tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese on top; cover again until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg