Beef Multigrain Pilaf blends lean beef, brown rice, barley, wild rice and vegetables into a flavorful pilaf. A satisfying, well-balanced meal your family will love!
This post is sponsored by the Beef Checkoff in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
Live a Flavorful Life in 2016
Preparing healthy, balanced meals is one of the best things we can do for ourselves and our families. Lean protein found in beef, presented along with whole grains, and choices from the vegetables and fruit category, is a great start to living a flavorful life.
The Beef Checkoff can help.
Good nutrition doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. A 3 ounce serving of lean beef provides almost half of your daily value for protein.
Besides protein, iron and B-vitamins can help satisfy you and maintain a healthy weight, build muscles and fuel a healthy and active lifestyle.
What exactly is a lean cut of beef?
The Beef Checkoff website describes a lean cut of beef as having less than 10 grams of fat, 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat and less than 95 mg of cholesterol.
I learned a great tip there that when shopping for lean beef to look for the words, “loin” or “round” on the package.
The Beef Checkoff has a handy tool on their website where you can get all your questions about beef answered. It’s called The Interactive Butcher Counter.
My first stop was to find a lean steak to make my Beef Multigrain Pilaf. I hit the Explore a variety of cuts button. All the popular steak cuts appear. There are pictures of each cut, too!
When you click on a cut, you learn more names for that cut, recommended cooking methods and nutritionals.
Look for the cuts with the green lean icon : 
The Interactive Butcher Counter also has links to recipes and tips for preparing flavorful, tender lean cuts.
Based on all suggestions from The Interactive Butcher Counter, I chose a boneless strip steak.
Beef Multigrain Pilaf
Pilaf is a dish in which rice is cooked in a seasoned broth or stock. It often has meat and/or vegetables added to enhance the flavor. This dish is a perfect way to serve a complete meal starring lean beef!
A good, hearty beef stock made with celery, onions and carrots and a little salt and pepper is a great base to cook your favorite rice. I like to add sautéed spinach and onions to give my pilaf a bit of color. Those onions really soak up the beef juices. Beef Multigrain Pilaf creates a flavor dance in your mouth!
Grill over medium-high heat until desired doneness is reached. Rest steak for 10 minutes before slicing.
Ingredients
- Strip steaks
- 1 pound boneless strip steaks
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups beef stock, divided
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1/4 cup wild rice
- 1/2 cup barley (quick cook)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place steaks in a one gallon resealable bag. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour marinade over steaks. Refrigerate for one hour.
- While steak marinates, bring 3 cups beef stock, brown rice and wild rice to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 45 minutes until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- In a 1-quart saucepan, bring 1 cup beef stock and barley to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- In a large skillet, saute spinach and onion in oil until tender. Add rice and barley mixtures to skillet.
- Remove steak from marinade. Pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat until desired doneness is reached. Rest steak for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Add beef slices to skillet, stir, heat thoroughly and serve.
Connect with The Beef Checkoff through their website, Twitter,Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.
Follow the Healthy Meals with Beef Pinterest board for exciting ideas for new lean beef meals.
Enjoy these delicious lean beef recipes to help you Live a Flavorful Life in 2016 from Sunday Supper.
Beef Recipes to Live A Flavorful Life in 2016
- Beef Bulgogi from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Beef Multigrain Pilaf from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Beef Tenderloin Tips with Brown Rice and Asparagus from Recipes Food and Cooking
- Beef with Broccoli from Palatable Pastime
- Bistro Steak Salad from Casa de Crews
- Cheesesteak Sandwich from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Easy Cuban-Style Beef Picadillo from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- Flavorful Asian Style Beef Curry Stir-Fry from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Hungarian Goulash {Slow Cooker} from Curious Cuisiniere
- Korean Beef Soondubu Jigae (Beef and Soft Tofu Stew) from kimchi MOM
- Korean BBQ Pepper Nachos from Flavor Mosaic
- Portuguese Style Beef Lettuce Wraps from Family Foodie
- Ropa Vieja from The Crumby Cupcake
- Sauerkraut Brisket from Magnolia Days
- Skinny Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Spaghetti Squash from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Slow Cooker Classic American Chili from Meal Planning Magic
- Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs Over Whipped Cauliflower from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Steak and Cabbage Stir-Fry from Cooking Chat
- Sweet & Spicy Asian Beef Tacos from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Thai Beef with Vegetable Ribbons from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Plus: Delicious Lean Beef Recipes for #SundaySupper from Sunday Supper Movement
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This post is sponsored by the Beef Checkoff in conjunction with a social media campaign through Sunday Supper LLC. All opinions are my own.
