Beef and Mushroom Risotto

Creamy Italian risotto with tender beef and earthy mushrooms

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
hard
Cuisine
Italian
  • beef
  • risotto
  • creamy
  • mushrooms
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Ingredients

Servings:
6
  • 1 lb beef tenderloin, cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
  • 8 oz mixed mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 cups beef broth, warm
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

Calories

480

80 per serving

Protein

24g

48% DV

Fat

18g

26% DV

Carbs

52g

17% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein20%
Fat34%
Carbs43%
Fiber
2g
0

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan.

  2. 2

    Season beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove.

  3. 3

    Add mushrooms to the same pan, cook until golden. Remove.

  4. 4

    Add 1 tbsp butter and sauté onion until soft.

  5. 5

    Add garlic and rice, stirring to coat grains for 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add wine and stir until absorbed.

  7. 7

    Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring constantly.

  8. 8

    Continue until rice is creamy and tender, about 20 minutes.

  9. 9

    Stir in beef, mushrooms, remaining butter, and parmesan.

  10. 10

    Garnish with fresh thyme and serve immediately.