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Elegant Stuffed Leeks with Rice and Beef

A sophisticated dish featuring tender leeks stuffed with a savory mixture of rice and seasoned ground beef, perfect for a special occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Leeks
  • 4 large leeks trimmed and cleaned
Filling
  • 1 cup uncooked rice preferably long-grain
  • 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup beef broth for cooking rice
Topping
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for drizzling

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Cook the Beef Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
  3. Combine the cooked rice with the beef mixture in the skillet and stir well to combine.
Prepare the Leeks
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the leeks in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the inner layers to create a hollow tube.
  2. Rinse the leeks thoroughly to remove any grit.
Stuff the Leeks
  1. Stuff each leek half with the beef and rice mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
  2. Place the stuffed leeks in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the leeks are tender and the cheese is golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Serve warm as a main dish, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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