🍲 **Regrav with Beef and Vegetables**

This hearty and flavorful dish combines tender beef with a medley of vegetables and fragrant jasmine rice, making it a perfect meal for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.

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🌍 **What Is Regrav?**

Regrav is a traditional dish that showcases the rich flavors of beef and a variety of vegetables, all cooked together with jasmine rice. This dish is beloved for its comforting qualities and the ability to customize it with your favorite ingredients.

🧾 **Ingredients**

**Base:**

- 1.5 kg cooked beef

- 2.5 kg broken jasmine rice

- 625 ml oil (250 ml per kg of rice)

- 3 fresh tomatoes

- 5 small onions

- 1 head of garlic

- Salt (to taste)

**Optional:**

- Cabbage

- Carrots

- Potatoes

- Sweet potatoes

- Cassava

- Green beans

- 2 tbsp mustard

- 3 small green peppers

- A bunch of parsley

- A bunch of basil leaves

- Hot peppers (to taste)

- Spices: ginger, paprika, curry powder, dry thyme, black pepper, and seasoning/bouillon of your choice

👩‍🍳 **Step-by-Step Instructions**

1. **Prepare the Rice:**

- Add boiling water and salt to the broken jasmine rice.

- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

2. **Fry the Vegetables (Optional):**

- In a large pot, heat the oil.

- Fry your choice of vegetables until they are browned.

- Remove and set aside.

3. **Blend the Aromatics:**

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- In a blender, combine garlic, onions, green peppers, basil, parsley, and hot peppers (if using).

- Blend until smooth and set aside.

4. **Prepare the Beef:**

- In a bowl, mix the pre-cooked beef with mustard, black pepper, and spices (curry powder, paprika, ginger, dry thyme, and seasoning).

- Stir well and then add to the hot oil in the pot.

- Stir-fry for a few minutes.

5. **Add the Onion Mixture:**

- Add half of the blended onion mixture to the beef and stir.

- Pour in half a cup of water and let it cook for a few minutes.

6. **Incorporate Fresh Tomatoes:**

- Mash the fresh tomatoes with clean hands and add them to the beef mixture.

- Cook until the tomatoes are soft.

7. **Combine and Cook the Vegetables:**

- Add all the fried vegetables back into the pot.

- Cover with water and add salt to taste.

- Allow the vegetables to cook until tender, then remove them and set aside (leave cassava in if using).

8. **Add Remaining Ingredients:**

- Add green beans (if using), hot peppers, remaining spices, and bouillon.

- Cover with water (2 liters for every kg of rice).

- Add the remaining onion mixture and salt to taste.

9. **Cook the Rice:**

- Wash the rice several times until the water runs clear.

- Add the rice to the soup, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

- After 15 minutes, flip the rice and reduce the heat.

- Let it cook on low heat until done.

10. **Serve:**

- Once ready, serve the rice with the vegetables on the side.

- Garnish with lime and hot pepper if desired.

🍽️ **How to Serve**

Serve the Regrav hot, accompanied by lime wedges and additional hot peppers for those who enjoy a spicy kick. This dish pairs wonderfully with a fresh salad or crusty bread.

💡 **Pro Tips**

- Customize your vegetable selection based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences.

- For a richer flavor, allow the dish to simmer longer after adding the rice.

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- Adjust the spice levels according to your taste, especially if serving children.

🔥 **Why You’ll Love This**

Regrav is not only delicious but also versatile and satisfying. The combination of tender beef, colorful vegetables, and fragrant rice makes it a comforting meal that brings everyone together at the table. Enjoy the warmth and love in every bite!