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Ground beef and rice recipes - A close-up shot of a savory ground beef and rice skillet garnished with fresh parsley.

Savory One-Pan Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

A comforting, easy-to-make skillet meal featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy long-grain rice, and aromatic vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb (450g) lean ground beef (90/10)
1 cup long-grain white rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
2 cups beef broth, low sodium
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Step 2: Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables have softened and the onion is translucent.
Step 3: Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the uncooked rice to the pan. Stir constantly for 2 minutes to toast the rice slightly and coat it with the seasonings and beef fat.
Step 5: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Use your spoon to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Step 6: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Step 7: Remove from heat and let the skillet sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve.

Notes

Ensure you rinse the rice thoroughly to prevent a gummy texture. You can substitute beef broth with chicken or vegetable broth if needed.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: ground beef and rice recipes, one pan dinner, skillet meals, easy weeknight dinner, budget recipes

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