Savory Ground Beef with Rice
Transform your weeknight meals with this easy and flavorful Savory Ground Beef with Rice recipe! Featuring perfectly cooked white rice and seasoned ground beef infused with garlic, onion, bell pepper, and a medley of spices like paprika and cumin, this dish is elevated by a rich blend of soy sauce, tomato paste, and beef broth. With only 45 minutes from start to finish, it’s the ideal one-pan wonder for busy nights. The dish is endlessly versatile—you can enjoy it as a hearty standalone meal or pair it with a crisp side salad for added freshness. Garnished with vibrant parsley, this comforting recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd, it’s a satisfying, flavor-packed way to make the most of pantry staples!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium onion
- 1 medium bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear; drain well.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
While the rice is cooking, finely chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Stir in the onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Add garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the soy sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika. Mix well to combine everything uniformly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the cooked rice to the beef mixture and gently fold to combine all elements evenly.
Continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes to ensure everything is warmed through.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy your savory ground beef with rice as a hearty main dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1638 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.3 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4887 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 83.9 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 2309 mg | 49% | |
*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.
