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Delicious ground beef and rice skillet cooked in a pan

Satisfying Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

A cozy one-pan dish featuring ground beef, rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef You can swap for lean ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 cup rice (long-grain white or jasmine) For nuttier flavor, use brown rice but increase cooking time.
  • 2 cups beef broth or water Using beef broth adds richer flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Keep an eye on the garlic to prevent burning.
  • 1 medium bell pepper, chopped Any color bell pepper works.
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes Canned with basil and oregano can enhance flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking the ingredients.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat for about 30 seconds until it shimmers.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté until softened (about 4–6 minutes).
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned (about 6–8 minutes), breaking it into crumbles.
  5. Drain any excess grease.
  6. Stir in the rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  8. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

You can turn this dish into stuffed peppers or a burrito bowl. Leftovers can be refrigerated or frozen for meal prep.