Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Easy Weeknight Recipe featuring ground beef and rice. This one-pot dish combines savory ground beef with tender rice and colorful vegetables, seasoned to perfection. Ready in under 45 minutes, it?s an ideal solution for busy evenings, ensuring a hearty meal that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and saut? until translucent (about 3 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly, add ground beef, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Mix in chopped bell peppers, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add rice and chicken broth to the skillet; stir well ensuring no clumps remain.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg