Homemade Rice a Roni with Ground Beef
Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful Homemade Rice a Roni with Ground Beef! This recipe combines seasoned ground beef, golden-browned rice, and delicate vermicelli pasta, all simmered together in a savory, herb-infused beef broth. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pot wonder delivers ultimate comfort with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy families or cozy evenings at home. Enhanced with hints of garlic, onion, and parsley, every bite is packed with richness and texture. Serve it as a standalone meal or pair it with a crisp side salad for a complete, satisfying dinner. A homemade twist on a classic convenience dish, this recipe is sure to become a new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 cup vermicelli pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a large skillet or sauté pan with a lid, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the uncooked rice and the broken vermicelli pasta. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes or until the rice and pasta begin to turn golden brown.
Return the cooked ground beef to the pan and stir to combine.
Add the beef broth, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and water. Stir well.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice and pasta are tender.
Remove from heat and let the dish sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Enjoy your Homemade Rice a Roni with Ground Beef!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2841 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.4 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.9 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 347 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 4319 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.4 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 120.7 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2118 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
