Do you like green beans, tomatoes, beef, and rice?! Then you will love Green Beans and Rice. Growing up this was always one of my favorite meals. It was the meal I always asked for on my birthday and it continues to still be a comfort meal to this day. Left overs are even better the next day! This recipe does make a lot, so throw some in the freezer to enjoy later this winter!
For the Beef:
- 1 lb stew beef
- 1 med. onion
- 2 TBS butter
- 2 lbs fresh green beans (I like to use the bagged green beans from Trader Joe’s.)
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- Salt and Pepper
For the Rice:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 C orzo
- 2 C rice
- 4 C hot water
Dice the onion and sautee beef and onion together until the beef has been browned. Add salt and pepper to your liking. Add the green beans and cover for 15 to allow the beans to steam. After 15 minutes add the tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
To make the rice, first brown the orzo with the melted butter. When the orzo is golden brown add the rice and stir until the mixture is sticky. Then, add the water and bring to a roaring boil for about 2-3 minutes. Then, cover and simmer until the rice and orzo mixture has finished cooking.
That’s it! To enjoy, top the green beans and tomato with rice!
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