GROUND BEEF RISOTTO

Ground Beef Risotto image

Rice is twice as nice in this recipe-it's a side and main dish in one!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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:

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.
Stir in broth; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in carrot. Cook uncovered 5 to 7 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cheese. Cover; let stand 3 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g