Beefy Rice Pilaf With Lentils

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We're great fans of versitle, inexpensive, hearty, homemade pilafs here. They beat the box-mix stuff hands-down for flavor and are almost as easy to make. A rich side dish like this is just the thing to accompany a simple steak or burger and make the meal special.

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Steps

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In a heavy-bottomed pot heat the olive oil and butter on medium to medium-high heat.

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Add the rice , onions , carrots , and seasonings.

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Keep stirring as the rice loses the translucency that it got from the oil and goes white again.

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Be very careful not to burn it because scorched grain reeks and tastes horrible.

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Once most of the rice is white add the lentils and the beef stock.

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Bring to a boil then simmer about 20 minutes , stirring several times , or until all liquid is absorbed and the lentils are tender.

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Let sit covered for another 5 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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butter, olive oil, onion, carrot, cumin, celery seed, white rice, lentils, beef stock