Beef and Rice Recipe
Beef and Rice Recipe makes dinnertime a breeze! This one pot meal is delicious, easy to make and is the perfect comfort food.
Servings: 6
Cost: $10.25 Recipe, $1.71 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
- 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix thawed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook 1 lb lean ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add 1 diced medium onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with their juice, 1 cup beef broth, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the lid and stir in 1 cup thawed frozen peas and carrots.
- Cover again and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables are heated through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover and let sit for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
- Fluff the rice mixture with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
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Notes
Long-grain white rice works well in this recipe, as it remains fluffy and separate after cooking. You can substitute other types of rice, such as basmati or jasmine, if desired.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 477mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2555IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 3mg
