One Pot Beef and Rice

My one pot beef and rice has tender beef, fluffy rice, carrots, and warm spices that all cook together in one pot. But there’s one special ingredient that gives this simple dinner its incredible flavor. Keep reading to find out what it is! Why You’ll Want This on Repeat That Garlic! Whole heads of garlic slowly cook with the beef until the cloves become soft, sweet, and mellow. Great for Leftovers: This recipe makes eight servings, and the leftovers reheat beautifully for an easy lunch or dinner later in the week. Dinner in One Pot: Since the beef, veggies, and rice all cook together, you get a hearty dinner without a sink full of dishes. One Pot Beef and Rice Ingredients Rice: Use long-grain rice, such as jasmine or basmati. Rinse it under cool water first to remove extra starch. This helps keep the rice fluffy instead of mushy. Beef: Chuck roast or stew meat both work great. Cut the beef into small, ½-inch pieces so it gets tender as it cooks. Don’t Toss the Garlic: Once cooked, the garlic will be soft and mellow. Squeeze the cloves into the rice and stir them in for extra flavor. You can also discard them if you prefer. How to Make One Pot Beef and Rice Even though this one pot ...