Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 2 large sweet yellow onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized (15–20 minutes).
- Push onions aside and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and stir in rinsed rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender (18–20 minutes).
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover briefly until melted. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg