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French Onion Ground Beef and Rice

French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Method
 

  1. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains, about 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat, then transfer the beef to a plate.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and reduced, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. Return the beef to the pan. Stir in the rice, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low.
  4. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 18 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  5. Heat the broiler to high with a rack in the top position. Fluff the rice mixture, top with the shredded cheese, and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden in spots. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the rice mixture to a broiler-safe baking dish, top with cheese, and broil as directed. The cheese on top will stay stretchy and hot for a few minutes, but the dish is at its best right out of the oven. A handful of fresh parsley scattered on top right before serving adds a nice fresh pop of color.