Heavenly brussels sprout casserole
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- ¾ kg brussels sprouts
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- ¾ kg minced meat
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- pepper
- 2 tsp red mild paprika
- 2 tsp dried parsley or 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the rice. In a saucepan over the stove bring 2 cups of water to boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
- Prepare the meat. In a pan on medium heat sauté the diced onions in 1 tbsp oil, until they are soft and golden. Add the meat, and sear it for a few minutes while stirring constantly. Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, parsley. Lower the heat, cover and simmer it for about 8-10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 180 °C / 350 F.
- Prepare the Brussels sprouts. Wash in cold water, cut the stem, peel off and discard any outer leaves that are old, yellow or dry. Cut the Brussels sprouts in half. Using a steamer basket, steam the Brussels sprouts for about 5 minutes, until they are fork tender.
- Butter a large glass or ceramic oven proof dish. Spread first the rice in the bottom of the dish, then the meat, and the Brussels sprouts last.
- Spread the sour cream on top, and place the dish in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes. Serve it hot with some pickles on the side. Bon appétit - Jó étvágyat!
Notes
Substitute the arborio rice with a rice of your choice
Use beef, chicken or turkey instead of pork, just pay attention the right cooking time depending on the type of meat
Add a few drops of water to the sour cream if it is too thick to spread
To reach a nice golden top (if it doesn't have it after 30 min on 180C), broil the dish at the end on high heat for 1-2 minutes