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One-Pot Marry Me Beef Recipe is a must-try dish!

This creamy, savory one-pot dish is everything you want in a weeknight meal—juicy lean ground beef, aromatic sun-dried tomatoes, and perfectly tender rice, all simmered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It’s the kind of dinner that just might win hearts—hence the name!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef 96% lean/4% fat or 92% lean/8% fat 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1¾ cups beef broth (preferably reduced-sodium) ¼ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained before chopping) ¾ cup long grain white rice ¼ cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving) Chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the Beef:In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until no longer pink.
  2. Add Seasoning:Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Mix in Tomatoes & Rice:Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and rice. Stir to combine and toast the rice for about 30 seconds.
  4. Simmer with Broth:Pour in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cover and Cook:Lower the heat, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been mostly absorbed.
  6. Add the Creamy Finish:Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7.  
  8. Serve:Garnish with chopped fresh basil and extra Parmesan cheese. Serve hot!

Notes

  • Want extra richness? Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter touch or double the cream for more indulgence.
  • Swap the rice for orzo or small pasta if preferred—just adjust the simmer time and liquid as needed.
  • To make it vegetarian, try using plant-based ground meat and vegetable broth.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth or cream.

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