Hearty One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet
This hearty one-pan beef and rice skillet is a delicious and easy meal perfect for a weeknight. Ground beef, rice, and vegetables are cooked together in a flavorful broth for a complete meal in a single pan.
Equipment
- large, deep skillet or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked white rice long-grain recommended
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup frozen peas or corn optional
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, then stir in minced garlic.
- Stir in uncooked rice, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice and bloom the spices.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- If desired, stir in frozen peas or corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Season, then let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before serving, and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the spices. If you don't have beef broth, vegetable broth can be used as a substitute.