Hearty Meat, Potato, and Carrot Rice Bowl

A comforting and simple one-bowl meal combining tender meat, fluffy rice, and sautéed potatoes and carrots. Perfect for a wholesome lunch or dinner using basic ingredients.

Steps

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. 2. In a pot, bring 1 cup of water or broth to a boil, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is cooked. 3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté garlic and onion (if using) until fragrant. 4. Add the meat pieces, season with salt, pepper, and paprika; cook until browned and cooked through. 5. Add diced potatoes and carrots to the pan; stir and cook for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. 6. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve it in a bowl. 7. Top the rice with the cooked meat and vegetable mixture. 8. Adjust seasoning if needed and enjoy warm.

100g meat (beef or chicken), cut into bite-sized pieces 1/2 cup rice 1 small potato, peeled and diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced 1 small onion (optional) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 tsp paprika or any preferred seasoning 1 cup water or broth