Riz Gras Recipe - Riz Gras à la Viande

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without as much heat.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chopped carrots and bell peppers; cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Stir in rinsed rice, ensuring it is well mixed with the meat and vegetables.

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley.

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