Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pan beef and rice skillet dish that is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This cheesy and satisfying meal is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Additional:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Season and Add Rice: Stir in salt, pepper, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Add rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and corn; stir to combine.
- Simmer: Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer until rice is tender.
- Melt Cheese: Remove from heat, sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let melt.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- You can swap cheddar cheese for pepper jack for a spicier twist.
- For a healthier option, use brown rice and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
