Description
A hearty one-pan meal combining savory ground beef, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the ground beef, cooking until it’s browned and crumbled.
- Mix in the diced bell pepper and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- If you choose to add peas, stir them in at this point and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy your hearty meal!
Notes
For a healthier twist, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef, and quinoa for rice for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg