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Spanish Rice with Ground Beef

Spanish Rice with Ground Beef Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown the ground beef, breaking it up, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the rice, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  4. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Scrape the bottom of the skillet, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, adjust seasoning, and serve with desired toppings.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add a diced jalapeño with the bell pepper. The 5-minute rest after cooking is important; it finishes the rice without making it gummy.