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Beer Rice Recipe

Elevate your weeknight meals with this flavorful Beer Rice recipe! A unique and surprisingly easy side dish that perfectly complements chicken, pork, or even seafood. The beer adds a subtle depth of flavor that will impress your family and friends. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 431.4 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.1 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beer Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup beer
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

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How to Make Beer Rice

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper. Saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of uncooked long-grain rice, 1/2 cup of your favorite beer (lager or pilsner recommended), 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
  4. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Garnish with extra thyme leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

74g

Carbs

14g

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