Description
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Delicious Ground Beef and Rice Skillet is the ultimate one-pan meal — comforting, flavorful, and loaded with weeknight potential. With seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and a rich tomato base, it’s a quick dinner idea that’s perfect for busy families or meal preppers. Whether you’re looking for easy recipes, budget-friendly meals, or new dinner ideas, this skillet checks every box. It’s customizable, reheats beautifully, and requires minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Fresh parsley or green onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil if needed, then sauté onion and bell pepper for 3–4 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
4. Season with paprika, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
5. Stir in crushed tomatoes and uncooked rice until well combined.
6. Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a light boil.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–22 minutes until rice is tender.
8. Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and allow it to melt.
9. Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For a creamier texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream or sour cream before serving.
Add frozen peas or corn during the last 5 minutes for extra color and nutrition.
Ground turkey or chicken can replace beef for a lighter variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg