Description
This Savory Beef Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender beef with aromatic spices and vegetables. Perfect for family dinners, it brings a taste of Serbian culinary tradition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 160 g Basmati rice
- 250 g passata (pureed tomatoes)
- 100 g peas
- 2 bell peppers
- 450 ml vegetable broth
- 350 g chicken fillets
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or hot paprika
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Set aside. Cut the bell peppers into small cubes. This step should take about 5 minutes.
- Cut the chicken: Cut the chicken fillets into pieces about 1 cm in size for even cooking. This step should take about 5 minutes.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet or pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Wait for the oil to be hot but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
- Sauté the onion: Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Add the chicken and bell peppers: Incorporate the chicken pieces and diced bell peppers. Sauté for 2 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Add the spices: Add the paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Stir well and cook for about 1 minute to release the aromas.
- Incorporate the rice and peas: Add the Basmati rice and peas. Mix well to coat everything with the spices' flavors. This should take about 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and broth: Pour in the passata and vegetable broth. Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 14 minutes. The rice should be tender and the liquid absorbed.
- Adjust seasoning: After 14 minutes, taste and adjust the salt if necessary. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Serbian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Avoid overcooking the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry. Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even heat distribution, and feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or zucchini for more color and nutrients.