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Ground Beef And Rice Recipes

Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
With hearty ground beef, fluffy rice, and bold seasoning! So satisfying, so simple. A quick and comforting one-pan dinner everyone will love!
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Ingredients
  

For our 15-minute ground beef and rice recipe, you'll need:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (85/15 recommended for best flavor balance)
  • 1 cup white rice (or substitute brown rice for added fiber)
  • 1 medium onion , finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 bell pepper , chopped (any color works—red adds sweetness)
  • 2 cups beef broth (or vegetable broth for a lighter flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste (adds richness and umami depth)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika works wonderfully too)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • Step ❶: Prepare Your Ingredients
    Begin by gathering and prepping all ingredients. This "mise en place" approach saves you valuable minutes during cooking. Chop your vegetables uniformly—about ¼ inch pieces ensure even cooking in our compressed timeframe.
    Step ❷: Brown the Beef
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. This should take approximately 3-4 minutes. The smaller crumbles integrate better with the rice for perfect bite consistency.
    Step ❸: Add Aromatics
    Add onions and garlic to the beef, cooking until fragrant and translucent (about 1-2 minutes). This layering of flavors builds a foundation that makes the quick cooking time so effective. If your skillet looks dry, add a tablespoon of water rather than more oil to maintain flavor while reducing calories.
    Step ❹: Incorporate Spices and Vegetables
    Stir in the bell pepper, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional minute until the spices become fragrant, releasing their essential oils into the mixture. This quick blooming of spices delivers maximum flavor with minimum time.
    Step ❺: Add Rice and Liquid
    Add the rice and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring to coat the grains with the flavorful mixture. Pour in the beef broth, stir once, then cover tightly with a lid. The steam trapped inside will cook the rice quickly and evenly.
    Step ❻: Quick Simmer and Finish
    Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. For instant rice, this may take only 5 minutes; for regular white rice, closer to 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving and add your choice of fresh toppings.
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