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Savory rice pilaf made with ground beef
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
186
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
22.4g
· 49%
Protein
7.1g
· 16%
Fat
7.2g
· 35%
Fiber
0.8g
Vitamins
B12
0.55µg · 23% DV
B3
1.9mg · 12% DV
B6
0.14mg · 8% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Selenium
8.7µg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
82mg · 12% DV
Sodium
240mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
Rinse the rice until the water is less cloudy, use measured hot liquid, and avoid stirring it repeatedly as it cooks. Letting it rest covered after cooking helps the grains firm up and separate.
Brown the beef over medium-high heat without cooking it for too long before adding the rice and liquid. Onion or a small amount of cooking fat can also improve moisture, especially when using very lean beef.
Cooking does not remove the protein; it changes its structure and generally makes it easier to digest. Discarding cooking juices, however, can reduce some water-soluble nutrients.
Cool it and refrigerate it in a covered container within two hours of cooking. It is best eaten within three to four days.
Yes. Cool it completely, divide it into meal-sized airtight containers, and freeze promptly for convenient portions. Thaw it in the refrigerator and do not refreeze leftovers that have already been thawed.
It is safe when it was cooled quickly and refrigerated properly; reheat it until steaming hot throughout. Do not eat pilaf left at room temperature for a long time, since toxins produced by some rice-associated bacteria may not be removed by reheating.
Yogurt or tzatziki-style yogurt sauce adds a cool, tangy contrast, while a crisp salad brings freshness and more vegetable variety. A lemony herb salad works particularly well with the savory beef flavor.
Ground beef gives pilaf a richer, more robust meat flavor and a heartier texture. Chicken pilaf is usually milder, while the final richness of either dish depends greatly on the cut of meat and added fat.
It can work well as a post-workout meal because it combines carbohydrate-rich rice with protein from beef. Before training, a large or fatty serving may feel heavy, so leave enough time for digestion or choose a smaller portion.
People managing gout or elevated uric acid may need to limit red meat portions according to their clinician's advice. Those watching sodium intake should also consider the salt, stock cubes, and broth used in the recipe.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.