Low Fat Savory Beef and Rice
Enjoy a hearty and satisfying meal with this Low Fat Savory Beef and Rice recipe, a wholesome dish that balances bold flavors with a leaner approach to comfort food. Made with at least 95% lean ground beef, fresh vegetables like onions, carrots, and red bell peppers, and seasoned with aromatic herbs such as thyme and oregano, this one-skillet recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. The tender, fluffy white rice is cooked to perfection by simmering it in a rich blend of low-sodium beef broth and tomato paste, creating a dish that’s flavorful yet lower in fat. Ready in just 50 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is a healthier twist on classic beef and rice that your whole family will adore. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a vibrant, protein-packed dinner that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (at least 95% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry white rice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced carrot, and sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pepper begins to soften.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the beef broth and tomato paste, mixing until the tomato paste is evenly distributed.
Add the dry white rice, dried thyme, dried oregano, ground black pepper, and salt to the skillet. Mix well to combine.
Pour 2 cups of water into the skillet, stirring to incorporate everything.
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to finish cooking.
Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful, low fat savory beef and rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1591 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.3 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1762 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.0 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 119.6 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 23.3 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 3047 mg | 65% | |
*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.
