Description
This Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet is a hearty one‑pan dinner combining lean ground beef, fluffy rice, onions, bell pepper, garlic and savory seasonings. Ready in about 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (≈ 450 g) lean ground beef
- 1 cup long‑grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Stir in paprika and oregano to coat the mixture.
- Add the uncooked rice and stir well so the rice gets mixed in with the beef and vegetables.
- Pour in beef broth and the diced tomatoes (with their juices). Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low or medium‑low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. If using cheese, sprinkle the shredded cheddar on top, cover briefly to let it melt, then serve hot.
Notes
- You can switch up the flavor: add salsa, black beans and avocado for a Mexican style; use basil, mozzarella and Italian seasoning for an Italian twist.
- For more veggies, stir in zucchini, corn or spinach near the end of cooking.
- If you want a gluten‑free version, ensure broth is GF and use rice obviously.
- Leftovers reheat well—add a splash of broth or water when reheating to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skillet portion (of 6)
- Calories: ≈ 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
