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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet: Your New Quick Dinner Hero

A comforting one-pan meal featuring ground beef, rice, and vegetables, perfect for quick dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil Adds richness and helps in browning the beef perfectly.
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Preferably 80/20 for protein and moisture.
  • 1 Onion Medium, diced.
  • 1 Bell Pepper Small, diced.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, add halfway through cooking.
  • 1 tsp Salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adds mild heat and depth.
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes Hunt's brand recommended.
  • 1.5 cups Beef Stock Adds depth and richness.
  • 1 cup Rice Long-grain white rice works best.
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Concentrates flavor and thickens the dish.
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce Adds umami depth.
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded, block cheese melts better.
  • 1.5 tbsp Parsley Chopped, optional garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

How to Make Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
  1. Prep the Vegetables: Start by dicing the onion and bell pepper, and mincing the garlic.
  2. Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and sauté until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Cook Vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5-6 minutes.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce, then add diced tomatoes, beef stock, and rice. Mix well.
  5. Bring to a Boil: Increase heat to bring mixture to a boil, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
  7. Add Cheese: Remove from heat, stir gently, and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  8. Finish and Serve: Uncover and sprinkle parsley over the top. Serve directly from the skillet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a fresh side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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