Rice Consommé is a simple yet savory baked rice side dish, blending the rich, buttery flavor of sautéed onions and mushrooms with the deep, comforting taste of beef consommé. A dash of Worcestershire sauce and fresh ground pepper add depth, making it a versatile pairing for poultry, beef, or pork. The dish is baked until the rice is tender and infused with all the flavors, resulting in a moist, flavorful side that’s easy enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for holiday tables.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick )
- 1 onion (medium, sliced)
- 4 oz mushrooms (1 small can, drained)
- 21 oz beef consommé
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper (fresh )
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked )
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2: Sauté Vegetables
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced onion and mushrooms; cook until onions are soft and translucent.
Step 3: Combine Ingredients
- In a 2–3 quart baking dish, combine the sautéed onion and mushrooms with beef consommé, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and uncooked rice.
- Stir well to mix evenly.
Step 4: Bake
- Cover the dish tightly with foil.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Step 5: Serve
- Fluff rice gently with a fork and serve hot.
Tips
- Use long-grain white rice for the fluffiest result; avoid instant rice.
- Substitute beef broth for consommé if consommé is unavailable (flavor will be milder).
- Add sliced almonds or water chestnuts for extra texture (if nuts are acceptable).
- Stir in sautéed celery or bell pepper for added vegetables and aroma.
- Replace butter with half butter / half olive oil to lighten saturated fat.
- For deeper flavor, brown the onions in butter before baking.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley after baking for brightness.
- Turn it into a meal by adding cooked beef, chicken, or mushrooms.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate unbaked; bake when needed (add 5 to 10 minutes).
- Great as a holiday or roast-dinner side dish next to beef, pork, or poultry.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 430IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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