Cut across the grain
Use thin rump strips suited to quick cooking. Tough stewing beef needs a different method.
European Recipe
Beef and pumpkin pan with rice
Brown and remove the meat. Soften pumpkin in cooking juices, then return beef and cook through.
Total time
40 min
Calories
518 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
A pan of pumpkin and beef
Slice quick-cooking rump across the grain. Pumpkin needs time under a lid; rice cooks alongside. This makes two main meals with all the rice included.
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Recipe
Beef and pumpkin pan with rice
Thin beef rump strips and tender Hokkaido pumpkin with parsley and white rice.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Cook rice
Boil rice with 240 ml water and 1 g salt. Cover and cook gently according to the packet about 12 to 15 minutes until tender, then rest off the heat covered about 5 minutes. Adjust water and time if needed.
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2
Brown beef
Meanwhile dice pumpkin about 1.5 cm and chop onion. Pat meat dry and slice thinly across the grain. Heat oil in a wide pan and brown meat over high heat about 3 minutes, turning. Transfer to a clean plate.
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3
Soften pumpkin
Soften onion in the same pan about 2 minutes. Add pumpkin, remaining 140 ml water, remaining 2 g salt and pepper. Cover and cook gently about 10 to 12 minutes until tender. Add a little water if needed.
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4
Finish and serve
Return meat with its juices and heat through. Check thickest meat centres with a thermometer: at least 70 °C for 2 minutes. Cook longer if needed. Stir in lemon and chopped parsley. Serve with all the rice as two main meals.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Beef and pumpkin pan with rice
Check pumpkin
It should be tender before returning meat. Extend the meat cooking separately if needed.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Use the same raw weight of turkey breast. Cook through fully and check core temperature rather than copying a short fry unchanged; nutrition changes.
Use the same dry weight of brown rice. Adjust water and time to the packet; nutrition changes.
Nutrition per serving
518kcal
59.0 gCarbohydrates
41.3 gProtein
11.9 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Beef and pumpkin pan with rice
Not with this short time. The base uses thin quick-cooking rump. Stewing pieces usually require longer braising.
This recipe cooks it through to the stated core temperature. It is not designed for pink beef.
Keep the washed edible skin. Remove seeds, hard and damaged parts before weighing.
Yes. All the dry rice and other ingredients are included for both meals.
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