Rice & Gravy
This rich and comforting Rice & Gravy recipe is the perfect slow-cooked, cozy dinner to make tonight!
Recipe Makes: 8
Approximate Cost: 2.98
Ingredients
- 2 lb round steak (or chuck roast, neck chops, 7-steak or short rib)
- Cajun seasoning (to taste)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp avocado oil (or neutral oil, divided)
- 1 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 celery stalk (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- fresh parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Liberally season the meat with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in large skillet over a medium heat.
- Add the steaks to the skillet. Brown the meat on both sides, about 4 minutes per side, and once brown, remove the meat and set aside.
- Add the trinity (onion, bell pepper and celery), and sauté until soft. Add the garlic, and sauté a little more.
- Now return the meat, and add the beef broth. Cook the steaks for approx. 1 1/2 hours, or until you can easily cut it with a fork.
- Meanwhile, cook some rice.
- If the sauce is not thick enough, make a cornstarch slurry: Whisk together 2-tbsp cornstarch with 1/4-cup cold water. Add half to the gravy and stir to incorporate. Let it simmer for a minute or two, and if it is still too thin, add the remaining slurry. Stir, simmer, and it should now be thick enough!
- Scoop some rice on your plate and cover with meat and gravy. Top with parsley!
Recipe costs provided are approximate. Actual cost per recipe & serving will vary by location, store, brand, etc. Approximate cost shown does not include costs for any optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 587mg | Potassium: 577mg | Total Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 27g | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 50mg