Coffee Talk: Boy Kibble

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80 % lean, broken into small pieces)
• 2 cups White Rice (Uncooked, long‑grain)
• 1 medium Onion (Finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra‑virgin, for sautéing)
• 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (Low‑sodium, adds umami)
• 1 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• ½ cup Frozen Peas (Optional, adds color and nutrition)

Instructions

1. Rinse and Cook Rice

   Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice with 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: Low simmer

2. Prep Aromatics

   While the rice cooks, dice the onion and mince the garlic.

   Time: PT5M

3. Brown Ground Beef

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully browned and no longer pink, about 7 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

4. Add Onion and Garlic

   Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Season the Beef

   Add soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and let the flavors meld for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Add Optional Veggies

   If using frozen peas, stir them in now and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

7. Fluff Rice and Plate

   When the rice is done, remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 2 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Spoon a generous portion of rice onto each plate, top with the seasoned ground beef mixture.

   Time: PT4M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

420

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

2 g