Parmesan cheese is usually sprinkled on top of the risotto.
Meat risotto is a type of rice dish prepared with some variety of meat along with beef broth. Risotto is made with a starchy rice called aborio, widely used in Italian dishes. The dish is slowly cooked over low heat to create a creamy rice consistency. Ground beef, minced beef, or sliced beef can be used in beef risotto. Other ingredients, such as mushrooms or onions, can also be added. It can be used as a main dish or as an accompaniment to other meats.
Chopped celery is a common ingredient in meat risotto.
Ground beef combined with some fresh vegetables like carrots and finely chopped celery can be used in a beef risotto dish to make an inexpensive and satisfying main dish. Sliced beef tenderloin can be browned and combined with sliced portobello mushrooms or sprouts and a splash of red wine to create a sophisticated dish that would be impressive enough for a business or holiday meal. Ground beef can be browned in olive oil with bell peppers, onions, and celery. Aborio rice and meat can be added for a tasty side dish.
Risotto is usually made with short barrel-shaped aborio rice, which is constantly stirred during cooking until a creamy rice forms. This type of rice should still retain a slight bite, although the dish has a mushy consistency. Sometimes a small amount of light or heavy cream is added to the rice at the end of the cooking time to increase the creaminess. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty flavor to the meat risotto dish.
Aborio rice is a large rice with the capacity to absorb liquids, which makes it perfect for this dish. As the rice cooks, it absorbs the broth. The cook continues to add more hot broth while the rice is constantly stirring. Carnaroli is another type of rice that can be used to make risotto, but carnaroli absorbs more liquid, so keep extra broth on hand. Constant stirring releases the starch, which gives meat risotto its flavor and creamy texture.