Ground Beef Risotto

  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked Arborio or regular long-grain white rice
  • 3 1/2 cups Progresso™ beef flavored broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps

  • 1
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain if desired. Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 2
    Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Stir in carrot. Cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.
  • 4
    Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cheese. Cover; let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

  • If you use regular long-grain white rice instead of the Arborio rice, the finished dish will be less creamy with more separate, distinct rice grains. The reason: regular white rice doesn't contain as much starch as Arborio rice does.
  • Serve this meaty risotto with a Caesar salad and French bread for an easy weeknight meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
460
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
17g
26%
Saturated Fat
7g
37%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
80mg
27%
Sodium
1140mg
48%
Potassium
470mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
44g
15%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
2g
Protein
31g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
50%
50%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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