Brown rice with beef, mushrooms and garlic chips

4 servings

60 minutes

Brown rice with beef, mushrooms, and garlic chips is a rich and aromatic dish that embodies the warmth of Russian cuisine. Brown rice, known for its health benefits, offers a nutty flavor and pleasant texture. Beef mince soaked in soy sauce and spices adds depth. Tender and juicy mushrooms bring earthy notes to the dish. Garlic chips, crispy and fragrant, enhance the composition with a deep taste. This recipe combines heartiness, simplicity of preparation, and a rich palette of flavors, making it an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or home gathering.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 583.9
• Proteins: 13.6g
• Fats: 40.4g
• Carbohydrates: 41.1g

Ingredients

• Soy sauce: 2 tsp
• Ground beef: 200 g
• Cornstarch: 2 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 2 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Salt: 0.1 tsp
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Olive oil: 0.5 glass
• Oyster mushrooms: 6 pc
• Brown rice: 1 glass
• Ground white pepper: 0.1 tsp
• Green onions: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We prepare beef. In a large bowl, mix the minced meat, corn starch, soy sauce, oil, salt, and sugar. Mix well and refrigerate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 200 g
   • Cornstarch: 2 teaspoons
   • Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
   • Vegetable oil: 2 teaspoons
   • Salt: 0.1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon

2. Preparing garlic chips. Peel and slice the garlic cloves. Pour olive oil into a pan and add the garlic. Fry the garlic over medium heat. Stir the garlic to prevent burning. When the garlic is ready, pour the oil into a bowl and set aside. Salt the fried garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Olive oil: 0.5 glass
   • Salt: 0.1 teaspoon

3. Preparing mushrooms. Rinse the dried mushrooms. Place them in a bowl and pour boiling water to cover the mushrooms. Leave the mushrooms in the water for 20 minutes. You can soak the mushrooms in cold water overnight. Once the mushrooms are soft, rinse them again, drain the excess water, and set aside.

   Required ingredients:

   • Oyster mushrooms: 6 pieces

4. Cooking rice. Rinse it and place it in a pot. Pour in 5 cups of water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. When the water boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat. Don't forget to stir to prevent the rice from sticking to the pot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Brown rice: 1 glass

5. After 30 minutes, add mushrooms to the rice and cook on low heat for another 20 minutes.

6. Then add the minced meat in small pieces. Stir and cover the pot. Cook for another 5-10 minutes. When the rice is ready, add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, white pepper, and salt to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 2 teaspoons
   • Ground white pepper: 0.1 teaspoon
   • Salt: 0.1 teaspoon

7. Divide the rice onto plates, sprinkle with garlic chips and onion on top. Serve hot. Bon appétit!

   Required ingredients:

   • Green onions:  to taste