{"id":4653,"date":"2025-06-24T10:58:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=4653"},"modified":"2025-06-24T10:58:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T10:58:03","slug":"garlic-butter-beef-rice-skillet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/24\/garlic-butter-beef-rice-skillet\/","title":{"rendered":"Garlic Butter Beef &#038; Rice Skillet"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"214\">Garlic Butter Beef &amp; Rice Skillet<\/h3>\n<h4 data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"240\">\u00a0<strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"240\">Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"693\">\n<li data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"264\">\n<p data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"264\"><strong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"252\">1 lb<\/strong> ground beef<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"309\">\n<p data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"309\"><strong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"276\">1 cup<\/strong> long-grain white rice (uncooked)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"310\" data-end=\"355\">\n<p data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"355\"><strong data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"322\">2 cups<\/strong> beef broth (or water + bouillon)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"384\">\n<p data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"384\"><strong data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"368\">4 tbsp<\/strong> butter, divided<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"432\">\n<p data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"432\"><strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"399\">6 cloves<\/strong> garlic, minced (adjust to taste)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"468\">\n<p data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"468\"><strong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"452\">1 small onion<\/strong>, finely chopped<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"488\">\n<p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"488\"><strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"480\">1 tsp<\/strong> paprika<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"530\">\n<p data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"530\"><strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"500\">\u00bd tsp<\/strong> crushed red pepper (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"560\">\n<p data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"560\"><strong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"550\">Salt &amp; pepper<\/strong>, to taste<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"612\">\n<p data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"612\"><strong data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"573\">2 tbsp<\/strong> chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"693\">\n<p data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"693\"><strong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"636\">Optional add-ins:<\/strong> frozen peas, shredded cheese, bell peppers, or mushrooms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"728\">\u00a0<strong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"728\">Instructions:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<li data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"862\">\n<p data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"862\"><strong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"751\">Brown the beef<\/strong><br data-start=\"751\" data-end=\"754\" \/>In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"1004\">\n<p data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"1004\"><strong data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"890\">Saut\u00e9 the aromatics<\/strong><br data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\" \/>Push beef to the side, add <strong data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"940\">2 tbsp butter<\/strong>, chopped onion, and garlic. Saut\u00e9 until fragrant (2\u20133 minutes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1152\">\n<p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1152\"><strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1034\">Add rice &amp; seasonings<\/strong><br data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1037\" \/>Stir in uncooked rice, paprika, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Let the rice toast slightly (1\u20132 minutes).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1339\">\n<p data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1339\"><strong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1167\">Simmer<\/strong><br data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\" \/>Pour in beef broth, stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for <strong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1290\">15\u201318 minutes<\/strong>, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1484\">\n<p data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1484\"><strong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1374\">Finish with butter &amp; herbs<\/strong><br data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1377\" \/>Stir in remaining <strong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1415\">2 tbsp butter<\/strong> and parsley. Let it rest uncovered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1597\">\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1597\"><strong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1515\">Optional: Add toppings<\/strong><br data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\" \/>Top with shredded cheese, a squeeze of lemon, or more herbs for extra flair.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1626\">\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1626\">Variations:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<li data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1721\">\n<p data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1721\"><strong data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1648\">Tex-Mex twist:<\/strong> Add taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and top with cheddar and avocado.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1805\">\n<p data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1805\"><strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1740\">Asian-style:<\/strong> Swap beef broth for soy sauce + water, add ginger and scallions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1878\">\n<p data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1878\"><strong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1827\">Creamy version:<\/strong> Stir in \u00bc cup of cream or cream cheese at the end.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garlic Butter Beef &amp; Rice Skillet \u00a0Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked) 2 cups beef&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4654,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Garlic Butter Beef & Rice Skillet - Grandma Baking Recipes","description":"Garlic Butter Beef &amp; Rice Skillet \u00a0 Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked) 2 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon) 4 tbsp butt"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4653"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4655,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4653\/revisions\/4655"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4654"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}