Beef Cheese Rice Pan (Print-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 teaspoon paprika
02 - 1 cup grated cheddar
03 - Salt to taste
04 - 2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
05 - 1 medium onion, minced
06 - 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
07 - 2 cups beef stock
08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
09 - 1 pound beef steak, cut into small chunks
10 - Pepper to taste
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Warm up olive oil in a big pan over medium-high. Toss in the steak bits and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked on every side. Take the meat out and leave it aside.
02 - Add the chopped onion to the pan, stirring occasionally, until it softens and gets clear—give it about 5 minutes. Toss in the garlic next and mix for a minute or so, just until you smell it.
03 - Pour in the uncooked rice, beef stock, paprika, and thyme. Mix it well and bring everything up to a boil.
04 - Turn the heat down low. Put a lid on the pan and let it gently cook for 15-20 minutes. Keep it there until the rice soaks up the liquid and gets soft.
05 - Add the steak back to the pan. Sprinkle in the grated cheddar, stirring until it melts in and everything blends together nicely.
06 - Add some salt and pepper if it needs more flavor. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top before serving.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Swap out the steak for chicken or ground beef if you'd like. Mixing in diced bell peppers or mushrooms adds extra taste. For a kick, toss in some red chili flakes or a chopped jalapeño.