Low Sodium Savoury Rice with Ground Meat
Discover the perfect weeknight dinner with this Low Sodium Savoury Rice with Ground Meat—an easy, wholesome, and flavor-packed dish that’s ready in just 45 minutes! Featuring lean ground beef or turkey, tender long grain rice, and a vibrant medley of sautéed vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and onions, this recipe is seasoned with aromatic dried herbs, fresh parsley, and a bright touch of lemon juice. Low sodium chicken broth keeps it heart-healthy without skimping on flavor, while the one-pan cooking technique ensures minimal cleanup. Perfect for meal prep or a family dinner, this customizable dish pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad or roasted veggies for a complete, balanced meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 500 grams lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain white or brown rice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground meat. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it's browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess fat if necessary, then add the diced bell pepper and carrot to the meat. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Stir in the rice, ensuring it is well coated with the mixture.
Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and add the ground black pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme.
Bring to a boil, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, fluffing the rice with a fork.
Serve warm, garnishing with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.9 g | 147% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.8 g | 199% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 1600 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.6 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 148.0 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 3409 mg | 73% | |
*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.
