Sugar-Free Savory Ground Beef and Rice
Looking for a healthy, comforting one-pan dish that’s packed with flavor and free of added sugar? This Sugar-Free Savory Ground Beef and Rice recipe is the perfect answer! Featuring hearty ground beef, nutty brown rice, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like onion, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes, this recipe is seasoned to perfection with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and fragrant oregano. Simmered in rich beef broth, the dish comes together in just one skillet for easy cleanup and is ready in about an hour, including prep time. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or whipping up a wholesome family dinner, this nutrient-dense and naturally sugar-free recipe is both satisfying and versatile. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a flavorful, well-balanced meal you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and add the ground beef in the center.
Cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Stir in the uncooked brown rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
Stir occasionally, and if the mixture becomes too dry, add a little more broth or water to maintain moisture.
Once the rice is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.7 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.8 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 4936 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 94.7 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2908 mg | 62% | |
*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.
