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Finish by scattering chopped basil on top and set out a bowl of extra parmesan for everyone to help themselves.
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Stir in your cream and grated parmesan cheese until it all melts together. Taste it. If it's missing something, a little more salt or pepper does the trick.
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Turn down the heat to low, clamp on the lid, and let it cook for 20 minutes. Every five minutes, give it a quick stir so nothing gets stuck and the rice cooks nice and even.
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Next, add beef broth. Use your spoon to scrape any yummy brown bits stuck at the bottom, then give everything a good mix and ease it into a gentle bubble.
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Drop in the sun-dried tomatoes and rice. Give things a big mix to coat the rice, and let it toast for half a minute.
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Toss in the garlic, Italian herbs, chili flakes, some salt, and fresh black pepper. Stir it all around for about a minute until your kitchen smells amazing.
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Set a big skillet over medium-high heat, toss in your ground beef, and break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Let it brown up fully.