Description
Ground Beef and Rice Skillet is the ultimate one-pan comfort meal, combining juicy ground beef, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies for a satisfying dinner ready in under 40 minutes. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a delightful blend of savory flavors that can be easily customized to suit your taste. With minimal cleanup required, it’s sure to become a family favorite you’ll return to time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, about 7 minutes, breaking apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Mix in uncooked rice until coated with the beef mixture.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a leaner version, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Add black beans or corn for extra protein and fiber. Top with shredded cheese or avocado for added flavor.