Cook tender steak and flavorful rice together in a single skillet for a quick weeknight dinner.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:30 min
Total Time:40 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dinner
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Season the steak cubes with salt and pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the uncooked rice, coating it well with the garlic butter mixture. Cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the beef broth and water. Bring the liquid to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently stir the cooked steak cubes back into the rice mixture. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to allow the steak to finish cooking through and the flavors to meld.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving directly from the skillet.
Notes
Use flank steak or sirloin for best results in this quick-cooking method.
If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with dry red wine.
For a cheesy variation, stir in 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese during the last step.