Awesome Rice Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients for Awesome Rice Pilaf

• Long Grain Rice
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• Broth
• Dried Parsley
• Frozen Peas
• Carrot
• Soy Sauce
• Salt

How to Make Awesome Rice Pilaf

1. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot over medium heat.
2. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2 chopped celery stalks. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add 1 ½ cups of long-grain rice and cook, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and fragrant (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
5. Stir in 4 cups of chicken (or vegetable) broth, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ cup chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped bell pepper, and ½ cup chopped mushrooms (if using). Add 1 cup cooked, crumbled ground beef or leftover meat (optional).
6. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with foil, and then put the lid on top.
8. Bake for 45 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes.
10. Remove foil and lid, fluff with a fork, and serve.