Copycat Longhorn Steakhouse Rice Recipe
Unlock the secret to Longhorn Steakhouse's coveted rice pilaf right in your own kitchen! This copycat recipe is your ticket to recreating that restaurant magic, with a simple yet tantalizing blend of flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced, garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water and drain well.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and bell pepper to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes, until tender.
- Add rice to the pan and toss to coat thoroughly with butter. Continue sautéing for 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the rice and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice absorbs all the liquid and finishes cooking through.
- Fluff the rice with a spatula or fork and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Notes
- Taste and adjust! I always recommend tasting while cooking so you can get to know the dish and adjust the seasoning as you like best.
- Rinse the rice well. To get fluffy rice, it’s important that you remove excess starch. The best way to achieve that is to place rice in a sieve and rinse it under cold running water until the water runs clear. Then, let the rice sit to drain well and remove excess moisture. Set it aside over a bowl while working on sauteeing the veggies.
- Cut into uniform size. Chop the onion and bell pepper into similar-size pieces to ensure even cooking and distribution of flavor.
- Toast the rice. When you add the dry white rice to the hot skillet with butter and veggies, toast it until it is slightly golden brown. This will help produce delicious nutty flavor. Make sure to stir frequently during this step to prevent burning.
- Patience is key. Letting the steam out while the rice is simmering can disrupt the cooking process. Resist the temptation to lift the lid until the cooking time is done. Then, give the rice a few minutes to rest before fluffing to allow any residual moisture to redistribute.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 775mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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