Beef and mushroom risotto (Piedmont style)

Beef and mushroom risotto (Piedmont style)

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A traditional Piedmontese risotto, full of flavour and rich in taste, perfect for winter evenings.

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Risotto is a classic Italian dish that requires a bit of patience, but it rewards you with its creamy texture and unparalleled flavor. Here’s how to prepare a beef and mushroom risotto, a Piedmontese delicacy.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Total45 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$10.69 $2.67 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $1.16
  • $0.15
  • $5.56
  • $0.73
  • $2.41
  • $0.68

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. In a pot, place half of the butter and the onion. ≈ 3 min
  2. Let the onion soften. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add the rice and stir. ≈ 4 min
  4. Add the sliced mushrooms and their liquid, and mix until everything is almost dry. ≈ 4 min
  5. Add the wine and allow it to reduce, then gradually add the beef broth, stirring constantly.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, add the cream, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining butter. ≈ 3 min
  7. Turn off the fire and serve. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Beef and mushroom risotto (Piedmont style)

  • 2 cups (about 250g) of uncooked rice$1.16
  • 1 onion, finely chopped$0.15
  • 2 liters of meat broth, diluted$5.56
  • One standard glass of white wine$0.73
  • 200 g of grated Parmesan cheese$2.41
  • 150 g of mushrooms in water$0.68

Total$10.69

that's $2.67 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (about 250g) of uncooked rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 butter tablet
  • 2 liters of meat broth, diluted
  • One standard glass of white wine
  • 200 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 150 g of mushrooms in water
  • 1 container of milk cream

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