Description
This one-pan Perfect Ground Beef And Rice Skillet is your new go-to for a quick dinner, easy meal prep, or a comforting family meal. It brings together savory ground beef, tender rice, sweet bell peppers, and melty cheddar cheese for a crowd-pleasing, fuss-free recipe. Packed with protein, ready in under 40 minutes, and perfect for busy weeknights—this hearty skillet is a staple for easy dinners, healthy snacks, and breakfast or dinner ideas!
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup green onions, chopped (for topping)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Stir in paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add uncooked rice; mix well to combine.
4. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes (with juice). Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
5. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top. Cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
6. Top with chopped green onions. Serve hot straight from the skillet.
Notes
For extra veggies, add spinach, peas, or corn with the rice and broth.
Swap cheddar with Monterey Jack or mozzarella for a fun twist.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of skillet
- Calories: 432
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 74mg
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