Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
1 unit

onion

chopped

0.5 unit

green pepper

chopped

2 stalks

celery

chopped

2 tbsp

oil

1 can

chopped mushrooms

1 cup

regular rice

washed

1 tsp

thyme

1 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

black pepper

1 tsp

salt

1 can

beef consomme

1 cup

water

Step 1
~5 min

Chop the onion, green pepper, and celery.

Step 2
~5 min

Saute the chopped vegetables in oil until tender.

Step 3
~5 min

Add the chopped mushrooms to the sauteed vegetables.

Step 4
~5 min

Cover and simmer for a few minutes.

Step 5
~5 min

Wash the rice.

Step 6
~5 min

Put the washed rice into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 7
~5 min

Add thyme, salt, pepper, and beef consomme to the casserole dish.

Step 8
~5 min

Add water to the casserole dish.

Step 9
~5 min

Add the sauteed onion, pepper, celery, and mushrooms to the casserole.

Step 10
~5 min

Cover the casserole dish.

Step 11
~5 min

Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 1 hour.

Step 12
~5 min

Stir the casserole after the first 30 minutes of baking.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 13
~5 min

Remove the cover for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 14
~5 min

Ensure the rice is dry and not soupy before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use homemade beef consomme.

Adjust the amount of thyme to your preference.

Make sure the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared ahead of time and baked later.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or lamb.

Serve as part of a buffet.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted chicken
Grilled lamb
Vegetable skewers

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Armenia

Cultural Significance

Rice pilaf is a staple in Armenian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family dinner
Holiday meal
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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