Rice with Mushrooms and Meat

• 2 cups short-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons corn, grapeseed, or other neutral oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
• 1/2 pound ground beef or pork
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds (page 596)
• 2 or 3 scallions, trimmed and chopped, for garnish

1. Soak the rice in water to cover while you prepare the other ingredients.
2. Put the oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
3. A minute later, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms and meat and cook, stirring to break up any clumps of meat, until the mushrooms are softened and the meat browned, about 10 minutes.
5. Drain the rice and add it to the mixture, stirring to combine all the ingredients and adding some salt and pepper.
6. Add water to cover by about 1/2 inch (more if youre using a narrow rather than broad pan) and cook, adjusting the heat so the mixture bubbles steadily.
7. About 15 minutes later, the water should be mostly evaporated.
8. Taste the rice; if it is not nearly done, add a bit more water and continue to cook.
9. When the rice is done, stir in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds, garnish with scallions, and serve or cover and hold over the lowest possible heat for up to 30 minutes.

shortgrain rice, corn, onion, mushrooms, ground beef, salt, soy sauce, dark sesame oil, sesame seeds, scallions

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rice-with-mushrooms-and-meat-385820 (may not work)