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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Ground Beef and Rice Skillet is a hearty, comforting, one-pan dinner that’s easy to make, easy to clean up, and easy to love!
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • ¾ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 (14.5oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef stock
  • 1 cup uncooked white long grain rice
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Cheddar-Jack cheese blend
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the beef and, using a spatula, press the beef into an even, flat layer in the pan. Let cook untouched until browned underneath, 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, and black pepper, breaking the meat up. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, stock, rice, tomato paste, and Worcestershire. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir. Sprinkle on the cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley, if using, and serve.

Notes

You can alternatively use ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground sausage meat. I prefer to not use ground turkey breast or ground chicken breast since they tend to be too dry. If it doesn’t specify breast on the label, it will work well. If using brown rice or another kind, refer to the packaging for the cook time as it may differ from the recipe. Extra liquid may be needed as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword American Cuisine, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Ground Beef and Rice Skillet, hearty meal, one-pan dinner
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