Description
Experience the ultimate convenience of a Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner, ready in just 30 minutes! This one-pot meal combines savory ground beef with colorful vegetables, aromatic spices, and gooey cheese for a dinner that’s not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish simplifies cooking while ensuring your family enjoys a nutritious and satisfying meal. Customizable to your taste, it allows you to incorporate your favorite veggies or swap proteins. Gather around the table and enjoy this hearty dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Dice onion and bell pepper; mince garlic.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with taco seasoning until fully browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Sauté vegetables: Add onion and bell pepper; cook for about 3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Combine and simmer: Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat; sprinkle cheese on top, cover for a few minutes to melt. Garnish with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg