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Leek Risotto with Ground Beef

Aida
A flavorful fusion of tender leeks and hearty beef in a comforting rice dish.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Bosnian, Croatian, Montenegro, Serbian
Servings 4
Calories 1385 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil, ghee, or lard
  • 1 yellow onion medium, minced
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • 12-14 ounces ground beef
  • 1-2 tomatoes skinned and diced, or canned tomatoes
  • 2-3 leek stalks (stems) sliced into rounds
  • ½ cup rice round grain
  • 1 bouillon cube or 1-2 tablespoons Vegeta, or 1-2 tablespoons stock powder
  • 1 tablespoon red paprika
  • ground pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons parsley minced

Instructions
 

  • In a larger pan heat butter over medium. Add onion and garlic and simmer 2-3 minutes.
  • Add meat and simmer for 5 minutes, while breaking up the meat and stirring. Add tomatoes and leeks and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Add rice, seasonings, and water and continue simmering. Simmer for about 40 minutes, or until rice is warm and most of the water evaporates, while occasionally stirring.
  • Serve leek risotto with ground beef warm to hot along with bread and salad. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat using your preferred method.

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Notes

Nutritional information is a rough estimate. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4Sugar: 17.4gFiber: 15.5gPotassium: 3137mgCholesterol: 425mgCalories: 1385kcalFat: 71.3gProtein: 125.9gCarbohydrates: 66.5gIron: 80mg
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