Best Beef and Rice Recipe

Name: Best Beef and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (I like 93/7); 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (preferably with garlic); 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt or garlic salt, to taste; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 dash cooking sherry; ¼ cup butter; ½ cup short vermicelli; 1 cup long grain rice; 2 ½ cups water

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (I like 93/7)
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (preferably with garlic)
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt or garlic salt, to taste
1 pinch ground cloves
1 dash cooking sherry
¼ cup butter
½ cup short vermicelli
1 cup long grain rice
2 ½ cups water

1
- Saute onion and garlic in olive oil in large sauce pan.
2
- Add beef to brown, after almost cooked mash with potato hand masher until finely ground
3
- Pour in canned tomatoes with juice.
4
- Add all spices
5
- Simmer 20 minutes while rice cooks.
6
- Add sherry last five minutes.
7
Rice:.
8
- Saute vermicelli in butter.
9
- After it has browned add rice and water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
10
- Cover and cook till soft, you may need to add more water.
11
- When done, serve beef over rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (I like 93/7), 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (preferably with garlic), 1 large yellow onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Beef and Rice falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Beef and Rice

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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