Creamy Mushroom and Ground Beef Risotto
Creamy Mushroom and Ground Beef Risotto
Ingredients
For the Risotto Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, (optional)
- 4 cups chicken stock, warm
For the Beef and Tomato
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Finishing
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the edges of the grains become translucent. If using, pour in the dry white wine and stir until it has almost completely evaporated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Begin adding the warm chicken stock, one ladleful (about 1/2 cup) at a time, stirring constantly. Wait until each addition of stock is almost completely absorbed by the rice before adding the next. This process will take about 20-25 minutes. The risotto should be creamy and the rice al dente.
⏱️ 25 min
- 7
Once the risotto has reached the desired consistency, remove from heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
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Creamy Mushroom and Ground Beef Risotto
Ingredients
For the Risotto Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine, (optional)
- 4 cups chicken stock, warm
For the Beef and Tomato
- 1 pound ground beef, lean
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Finishing
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the edges of the grains become translucent. If using, pour in the dry white wine and stir until it has almost completely evaporated.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Begin adding the warm chicken stock, one ladleful (about 1/2 cup) at a time, stirring constantly. Wait until each addition of stock is almost completely absorbed by the rice before adding the next. This process will take about 20-25 minutes. The risotto should be creamy and the rice al dente.
⏱️ 25 min - 7
Once the risotto has reached the desired consistency, remove from heat. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and extra grated Parmesan cheese.
⏱️ 2 min