Mama Cee Jay's Belle-Licious Beef and Rice Recipe

Name: Mama Cee Jay's Belle-Licious Beef and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast (cheap cut, not the expensive rib roast); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large sweet onion, rough chopped; 3 carrots, rough chopped; 2 celery ribs, rough chopped; 1 head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree; 2 tablespoons curry powder (I used Balti seasoning by Penzeys Spices which is a mix of coriander, garlic, ginger, cumin, dundicu); 2 tablespoons kosher salt; fresh coarse ground black pepper, several grinds; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (1 Tbl plus 1 Tbl); 1 cup long grain rice (uncooked); 1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed leaves; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast (cheap cut, not the expensive rib roast)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, rough chopped
3 carrots, rough chopped
2 celery ribs, rough chopped
1 head garlic, separated into cloves and peeled
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 tablespoons curry powder (I used Balti seasoning by Penzeys Spices which is a mix of coriander, garlic, ginger, cumin, dundicu)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper, several grinds
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (1 Tbl plus 1 Tbl)
1 cup long grain rice (uncooked)
1 teaspoon rosemary, crushed leaves
salt and pepper

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. On the stovetop in a large dutch oven or oven proof stockpot, brown all sides of beef in olive oil over medium high heat.
2
Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic cloves and saute for a few minutes.
3
Add tomatoes and one can of water to completely cover beef.
4
Add spice mix, kosher salt, one Tbl red wine vinegar and coarsely ground black pepper.
5
Bring to a simmer, then transfer to oven.
6
Cook for approximately 3 1/2 hours until beef is tender but not falling apart.
7
Add rice, 1 can of water, 1 Tbl red wine vinegar and rosemary.
8
Return to oven until rice is cooked and beef is seriously tender.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Serve.

1721

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

135

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs boneless beef chuck roast (cheap cut, not the expensive rib roast), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large sweet onion, rough chopped, 3 carrots, rough chopped, and more.

Yes, Mama Cee Jay's Belle-Licious Beef and Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Mama Cee Jay's Belle-Licious Beef and Rice

Tips for the best results

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