Description
Ground beef and rice is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines savory beef with fluffy rice, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef or vegetable broth
- Spices: salt, pepper, paprika
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned (about 8 minutes).
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in tomato sauce and broth; mix well and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Gently stir in rinsed rice, ensuring it's coated with the sauce. Cover tightly and cook on low until liquid is absorbed (approximately 20 minutes).
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg