Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet

Name: Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 green bell pepper (medium, diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 14.5 ounce canned diced tomatoes (undrained); 2 cup beef broth; 1 cup white rice (uncooked, long-grain); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

A simple one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and colorful vegetables, all cooked together in a savory tomato sauce and finished with melted cheese.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.30/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
High-Protein

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 green bell pepper (medium, diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
14.5 ounce canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 cup beef broth
1 cup white rice (uncooked, long-grain)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, brown 1 pound ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 1 can undrained diced tomatoes and 2 cups beef broth. Stir in 1 cup uncooked white rice. Bring mixture to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 15-18 minutes, or until rice is tender and most liquid has been absorbed.
Remove from heat, sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and cover again for 2-3 minutes, allowing cheese to melt. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.

Notes

This meal is easily customizable with other vegetables like corn or carrots. For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the spices.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 580
Protein: 35 g
Carbohydrates: 45 g
Fat: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Sugar: 5 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg