One-Pan Cheesy Beef
Rice Stew

A comforting, one-pan cheesy beef and rice stew featuring thinly sliced beef, a tangy tomato base, and a blanket of melted mozzarella. Quick to make and packed with flavor, it delivers the ultimate cheese pull.

Ingredients

• 300 g frozen beef rolls
• 2 tomatoes
• 0.5 onion
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. 1Blanch the beef

   

   Add the frozen beef rolls directly into a pot of boiling water. Blanch for approximately 20 seconds to remove any gamey taste and ensure a tender texture.

   Tip: Do not overcook the beef during blanching, as it will continue to cook later in the sauce.
2. 2Sauté the vegetables

   

   In a pan, stir-fry the diced onions until they become translucent. Add the tomatoes and continue cooking until they soften and release their natural juices, forming a flavorful base.

   Tip: Cooking the tomatoes until they break down is key for a rich, savory sauce.
3. 3Combine beef and vegetables

   

   Add the previously blanched beef into the pan with the softened tomatoes and onions, mixing them together.

   Tip: Adding the beef at this stage allows it to absorb the flavors of the tomato and onion base.
4. 4Add the rice

   

   Place a portion of cooked rice on top of the beef and vegetable mixture in the pan.

   Tip: Using day-old rice works particularly well for this dish.
5. 5Pour the sauce

   

   Pour the sweet and sour sauce, prepared by mixing light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, ketchup, and water, over the ingredients in the pan.

   Tip: Ensure the sauce is evenly distributed over the rice to maximize flavor coverage.
6. 6Mix everything

   

   Using a wooden spoon, thoroughly stir the beef, rice, vegetables, and sauce together until everything is well combined and evenly coated.

   Tip: Mix gently to avoid breaking the rice grains too much.
7. 7Add mozzarella cheese

   

   Take a generous handful of shredded mozzarella cheese and sprinkle it evenly over the top of the rice and beef mixture in the pan. This layer of cheese will melt into the sauce, creating the signature stretchy cheese pull that makes this dish so indulgent.

   Tip: For the best flavor and texture, use a high-quality, freshly shredded mozzarella cheese.
8. 8Melt the cheese

   

   Cover the pan with a lid and let the dish simmer on low heat for about 3 minutes. This traps the heat, allowing the mozzarella cheese on top to melt perfectly into a gooey, delicious layer over the stewed beef and rice.

   Tip: Keep the heat low to ensure the cheese melts without burning the bottom of the rice.

Storing & Reheating

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