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Savory Beef Mushroom Rice Dinner

Easy Savory Beef Mushroom Rice Dinner That Feels Like Home

A comforting Savory Beef Mushroom Rice Dinner combining rich, tender beef with earthy mushrooms and fluffy rice, perfect for a satisfying homemade meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Mushrooms
  • 1 pound Ground beef Choose lean for a hearty but not greasy base.
  • 8 ounces Cremini or button mushrooms Fresh and sliced.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Fluffy and light.
  • 2 cups Beef broth Use instead of water.
Spices & Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Soy sauce Adds umami.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Brings tangy complexity.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Brings gentle earthiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground.
  • to taste teaspoon Salt
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and cook, breaking into crumbles, until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, about 2–3 minutes. Stir in sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and freshly ground black pepper. Cook for another minute, coating beef and mushrooms in the savory blend.
  4. Add long-grain rice to the skillet, stirring to coat the grains for about 1 minute.
  5. Pour in hot beef broth, scraping up any browned bits. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil, about 2 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let rice cook undisturbed for 18–20 minutes, until tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. Remove skillet from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for a bright finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use lean ground beef for balanced flavor. Don't overcrowd the pan and toast the rice well. Using hot broth helps with cooking temperature.

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