Description
Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet is a quick and satisfying dinner option that combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables all in one pan. In just 30 minutes, you can create a hearty meal that the whole family will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish offers robust flavors and comforting textures, making it an ideal choice when time is short but deliciousness is a must.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet; break apart and cook until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until peppers soften slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Add rinsed rice and broth; stir well. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low.
- Cover tightly and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice absorbs the broth.
- Fluff with a fork before serving hot from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg