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Romanian Meat and Rice Dish

Name: Romanian Meat and Rice Dish
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 500g ground meat; 1 cup rice; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 carrot, grated; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; Vegetables (carrots, peas, etc.) for serving

A traditional Romanian dish featuring ground meat and rice, seasoned with herbs and served with a side of vegetables.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large pot, cook the ground meat until browned.
Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, paprika, and oregano.
Cook until the rice is tender and the meat is fully cooked.
Serve with a side of steamed vegetables.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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