Skillet Rice with Stewed Meat

Cooking method

1. Step 1:

   

   How do you make skillet rice with stewed meat? Start by gathering everything you need. Use whatever rice you like for this dish. For the meat, I'd recommend a beef stew—it has far less fat. Ideally, use homemade stewed meat, where you know it's real meat and not some imitation. Otherwise, stick to a canned stew from a brand you trust. (In the US, look for canned stew or braised beef in the international aisle.)

2. Step 2:

   

   Add vegetable oil to a skillet. Cut the onion into pieces and add it to the pan. Feel free to use more onion if your family doesn't mind.

3. Step 3:

   

   Peel, wash, and coarsely grate the carrot. Add it to the skillet with the onion.

4. Step 4:

   

   Set the skillet over medium heat and fry the vegetables for 5–7 minutes, stirring so they don't scorch.

5. Step 5:

   

   Open the can of stewed meat, turn it out onto a cutting board, and cut it into pieces—or just mash it with a fork.

6. Step 6:

   

   Add the pieces of stewed meat to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.

7. Step 7:

   

   Stir everything together and fry the vegetables and meat for 5 minutes. The liquid from the stew should cook off completely.

8. Step 8:

   

   Rinse the rice thoroughly in warm water, add it to the skillet with the meat and vegetables, and stir.

9. Step 9:

   

   Now fry the contents of the skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring. Don't skip this step—toasting gives the rice a richer color and aroma, and helps it stay fluffy instead of clumping together.

10. Step 10:

    

    Now pour in the warm water, add salt and pepper, stir, and cover with the lid.

11. Step 11:

    

    Cook the rice and stewed meat over low heat for 20–25 minutes, until the rice is done. The exact time depends on the variety of rice you're using.

12. Step 12:

    

    Our rice with stewed meat is ready to serve. I like to bring it to the table in small individual serving skillets.

13. Step 13:

    

    Enjoy!