One-Pot Tomato Potato Beef Braised Rice

A foolproof, lazy-friendly one-pot meal featuring tender beef cubes, juicy tomatoes, and soft potatoes cooked directly with seasoned rice in a rice cooker.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 200 g beef
• 2 potatoes
• 2 tomatoes
• 0.5 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder
• 1 tbsp starch
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 pinch salt
• to taste green onions

Instructions

1. 1Cut the Potatoes

   

   Take the peeled potatoes and cut them into small, even pieces on a wooden cutting board using a sharp kitchen knife. Set the cut potato pieces aside in a bowl to prepare for the one-pot rice meal.

   Tip: Cut the potatoes into uniform sizes so they cook evenly alongside the rice and beef.
2. 2Cube the Beef

   

   Place the cut of beef onto a wooden cutting board and slice it into even, small cubes suitable for braising with the rice and potatoes.

   Tip: Cutting the beef into consistent small cubes ensures it stays tender and distributes well throughout the rice cooker meal.
3. 3Season the Beef

   

   Place the cubed beef into a white mixing bowl. Add black pepper, Sichuan peppercorn powder, light soy sauce, and a spoonful of starch directly onto the meat.

   Tip: Adding starch to the marinade helps lock in the beefs juices, keeping the cubes tender during the cooking process.
4. 4Marinate and Coat the Beef

   

   Using a gloved hand, thoroughly mix the seasonings into the beef cubes until well combined. Pour a small amount of cooking oil over the surface and mix again to seal in the flavors.

   Tip: Coating the marinated beef with oil at the end prevents the pieces from sticking together and adds moisture.
5. 5Cut the tomatoes

   

   Slice the fresh tomatoes into thick chunks on a wooden cutting board to prepare them for the rice cooker meal.

   Tip: Cutting the tomatoes into larger chunks helps them release their juices evenly while cooking.
6. 6Add Rice to Cooker

   

   Pour washed rice into the bottom of the rice cooker pot along with an appropriate amount of water to begin assembling the meal.

   Tip: Ensure the rice is thoroughly washed before adding it to the cooker to achieve the right texture.
7. 7Add Potatoes and Rice

   

   Place the washed rice at the bottom of the rice cooker pot, then evenly add the freshly cut potato chunks on top.

   Tip: Ensure the potatoes are cut into relatively uniform small pieces so they cook evenly with the rice.
8. 8Add Seasonings and Water

   

   Pour half a tablespoon of dark soy sauce, a small amount of salt, and an appropriate amount of water directly into the rice cooker pot over the potatoes and tomatoes.

   Tip: Do not add too much water since tomatoes will release their own moisture during cooking.
9. 9Layer the Marinated Beef

   

   Take the previously marinated beef cubes and arrange them evenly on top of the tomatoes, potatoes, and rice inside the cooker.

   Tip: Distribute the beef evenly across the surface so the flavors infuse well with all the underlying ingredients.
10. 10Start Cooking

    

    Close the rice cooker lid, select and press the quick-cook button on the control panel to begin the automated cooking cycle.

    Tip: Make sure the lid is sealed tightly to lock in the steam and cook the ingredients thoroughly.

Storage & Reheating

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