BEEF AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 40 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes
SERVING: Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound beef steak (such as sirloin or tenderloin), thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup Arborio rice (risotto rice)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
PREPARATION:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the rice with the butter and mushroom mixture.
- Gradually add the beef broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. Allow the liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
- Continue adding the broth and stirring until the rice is cooked al dente and has a creamy consistency. This process will take about 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the cooked beef slices to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let the risotto rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the Beef and Mushroom Risotto hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 450
Fat: 19g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g