Description
This Delicious Ground Beef And Rice Skillet is a quick dinner idea packed with seasoned beef, tender rice, melty cheese, and savory vegetables all in one pan. It is an easy recipe for busy weeknights, family dinners, meal prep, and anyone looking for comforting food ideas with big flavor and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup long grain white rice
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, then cook until softened.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
5. Season the beef mixture with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
6. Stir in the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes, and beef broth until well combined.
7. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
8. Cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
9. Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top.
10. Cover again for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.
11. Finish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Do not uncover and stir the skillet too often while the rice cooks, or it may turn gummy instead of tender and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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