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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 530
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (only if using lean ground beef)
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add oil if needed, then crumble in ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Push beef aside. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and rice; cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in tomatoes with juices and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat. Top with cheddar, cover, and let stand 2 to 3 minutes until melted. Serve with parsley.

Notes

If you’re using lean ground beef, don’t skip the olive oil; it keeps the rice from sticking. Leftovers reheat best with a splash of broth or water to bring back moisture.