Riz au Gras de Bamako (Malian One-Pot Spiced Tomato, Beef & Vegetable Rice) – Authentic Mali Recipe
Festive Bamako one-pot rice simmered in a rich tomato and aromatic beef stock with market vegetables.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇱 Mali (West Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Seared beef cubes, Long-grain rice, Carrots, Tomato paste, Garlic
Ingredients for Riz au Gras de Bamako (Malian One-Pot Spiced Tomato, Beef & Vegetable Rice) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared beef cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups long-grain rice, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with tomato paste
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Mali seasoning (garlic, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and tomato paste until golden.
- Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, black pepper along with seared beef cubes and long-grain rice, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
- Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
- Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with carrots.