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Quick and Delicious Ground Beef and Rice


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  • Author: Jennifer
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Description

Savor this comforting one-pot ground beef and rice dish, a family favorite that comes together quickly for busy weeknights. Bursting with flavor, it’s sure to please everyone!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup white or brown rice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • Salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat; add olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3 minutes).
  2. Crumble in the ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the rice and chicken broth (or water); mix well to eliminate clumps.
  5. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg