Entree: United States – Beef and Brown Rice Skillet

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Serving Size: 4

Ingredients

- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 cup (185 g) brown rice (dry)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream

Instructions

1. Cook brown rice according to package directions until tender; set aside and keep warm.
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles and cooking until no longer pink.
3. Add the cooked brown rice to the browned beef and stir to combine.
4. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently until the mixture is heated through and the cream has thickened to coat the rice and beef, about 3–5 minutes.
5. Adjust consistency by simmering a little longer if needed, then serve hot.