Distretti Red Rice Recipe

Name: Distretti Red Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 lb. roast (chuck); 1 to 2 onions, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 beef bouillon cube; bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 (28 oz.) can Italian tomatoes; 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce; 1 c. rice

Servings: persons

1
Brown roast in oil on all sides.
2
Remove roast.
3
Brown onions and celery.
4
Add seasonings to onions and celery.
5
Return meat to pan.
6
Put onions and celery on top.
7
Mash tomatoes.
8
Add tomatoes, juice, sauce and 2 cups hot water.
9
Meat should be covered in sauce.
10
Simmer until tender (2 hours or more).
11
You need two cups of sauce for rice.
12
Pour 1 cup sauce in skillet.
13
Add rice and brown, 5 minutes at least.
14
Stir until sauce is absorbed (browning is secret).
15
Add water to cover rice.
16
Boil, then simmer uncovered about an hour.
17
Continue to stir.
18
Cook until liquid is absorbed but still juicy.
19
Save some sauce to serve as gravy with roast and rice.

376

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 4 lb. roast (chuck), 1 to 2 onions, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and more.

Yes, Distretti Red Rice falls under the General 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!

Distretti Red Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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