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    Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

    Published: Feb 1, 2023 by Jenn · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Are you looking for an easy and delicious meal for dinner tonight? If so, this ground beef and rice skillet is the perfect dish! It’s a healthy one-pot meal made with lean ground beef, rice, cheese, and fresh veggies cooked in one pan for easy cleanup.

    Beefy rice and cheese in a skillet.

    Ground beef dishes make for a quick and satisfying meal. Ground beef is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make recipes from around the world. This particular recipe uses two budget-friendly ingredients – ground beef and rice – to create an economical meal the whole family will enjoy.

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    • 🍅 Ingredient Tips
    • 📝 Step-by-Step Directions
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🥘 How to Serve Ground Beef and Rice
    • 📖 Recipe

    Read on to find out how to make this comforting one-pot dish that is sure to become part of your weekly meal rotation!

    🍅 Ingredient Tips

    Beef, tomatoes, rice, cheese, seasonings, and beef broth.
    • Ground beef – A lean 90% (90/10) is ideal but if you need to use ground beef with a higher fat content, it will be ok. You’ll just wind up having to drain more fat and end up with a little less meat volume.
    • Onion – I prefer yellow in this recipe but white will do.
    • Bell Pepper – For this recipe I used a red bell pepper for its flavor and sweetness. Yellow and green bell peppers pair well with ground beef too though which gives you a little flexibility.
    • Garlic – Using the jarred garlic found in the produce section of your local grocer is a time-saver here.
    • Tomatoes – Use Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (or store-brand equivalent). Do not drain.

    📝 Step-by-Step Directions

    1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef, garlic, salt, and pepper over medium heat. Drain and return to the stove at medium heat.

    Ground beef and seasonings cooking in a skillet.

    2. Stir in the onion and peppers. Continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes to soften the onions and peppers.

    Beef, rice, onions, and red bell peppers in a skillet.

    3. Add the beef broth, rice, undrained Rotel, and Worcestershire Sauce to the skillet and stir until well combined. 

    Beef broth being poured into a skillet.

    4. Bring everything to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer in the skillet for another 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.

    Diced tomatoes on top of cooked beef and onions in a skillet.

    5. Remove from heat and sprinkle generously with cheese. Cover the skillet and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

    Cheesy beef and rice topped with diced tomatoes in a skillet.

    6. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

    Bite of beef and rice on a fork.

    Ground beef and rice is one of those dishes that has countless variations; no two people make it exactly the same way. Some like to add onions and garlic while others spice it up with chili powder or jalapeños! That’s why ground beef and rice is great—you can customize it endlessly according to your tastes or dietary requirements.

    Skillet with cooked beef, rice, and diced tomatoes.

    ❓ FAQ

    What sides go with ground beef and rice?

    This one-skillet meal has meat, grain, and vegetables in it already which makes it pretty well-rounded. You might like to serve it with a garden salad and garlic bread for a larger meal.

    Can you freeze ground beef and rice?

    Yes, you can freeze this ground beef and rice dish. If you’re planning to freeze part or all of this meal, leave out the cheese before freezing and add it when you reheat it to serve. Add the recipe (minus the cheese) to a gallon freezer bag and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    🥘 How to Serve Ground Beef and Rice

    Ground beef and rice is a classic combination for an inexpensive, crowd-pleasing meal that is complete on its own. If you’d like a larger meal, try making oven-roasted beets and brussels sprouts or a creamy cucumber salad to go with it.

    Got leftovers?

    • Try filling hard taco shells or flour tortillas to make tacos with the leftovers.
    • Stuff the leftovers into green bell peppers and top with tomato sauce before baking to make stuffed peppers as a meal.
    • You could also transform this ground beef and rice dish into a casserole with a little creativity.

    📖 Recipe

    Beefy rice and cheese in a skillet.

    Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Meal

    Jenn
    This easy ground beef and rice skillet meal is the perfect weeknight dinner. It's quick, simple, and oh-so-delicious!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Resting time 5 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 353 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb lean ground beef 90/10
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles
    • 1 ½ cups beef broth
    • 1 cup long grain rice
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
    • parsley optional garnish

    Instructions
     

    • In a large skillet, brown ground beef, garlic, salt and pepper over medium heat. Drain and return to the stove at medium heat.
    • Stir in the onion, and peppers. Continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes to soften the onions and peppers.
    • Add the beef broth, rice, undrained Rotel, and Worcestershire Sauce to the skillet and stir until well combined.
    • Bring everything to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for another 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
    • Remove from the heat and sprinkle generously with the cheese. Cover the skillet and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
    • Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

    Notes

    • Ground beef – A lean 90% (90/10) is ideal but if you need to use ground beef with a higher fat content, it will be ok. You’ll just wind up having to drain more fat and end up with a little less meat volume.
    • Onion – I prefer yellow in this recipe but white will do.
    • Bell Pepper – For this recipe I used a red bell pepper for its flavor and sweetness. Yellow and green bell peppers pair well with ground beef too though which gives you a little flexibility.
    • Garlic – Using the jarred garlic found in the produce section of your local grocer is a time-saver here.
    • Tomatoes – Use Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies (or store-brand equivalent). Do not drain.
    This one-pot meal is quite flexible. Feel free to add your own ingredients like jalapenos or sriracha sauce for more spice.
    Keyword one pan recipe
    Nutrition Facts
    Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Meal
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 353 Calories from Fat 126
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14g22%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Trans Fat 0.3g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 4g
    Cholesterol 75mg25%
    Sodium 886mg39%
    Potassium 453mg13%
    Carbohydrates 30g10%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 26g52%
    Vitamin A 909IU18%
    Vitamin C 28mg34%
    Calcium 232mg23%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Amy Kouse says

      February 01, 2023 at 11:19 am

      This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try this out on my family.

      Reply
      • Jenn says

        February 01, 2023 at 11:29 am

        It’s a real time saver during the week! Hope you all love it.

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