Cuban-Inspired Beef Skillet with Rice

Name: Cuban-Inspired Beef Skillet with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon olive oil; 2 pound ground beef (93/7 lean); 2 yellow onions (medium, diced); 2 green bell peppers (diced); 6 clove garlic (minced); 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 15 ounce tomato sauce; 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (drained); 30 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup beef broth; 2 cup white rice (uncooked); 3.5 cup water; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 2 limes; 2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 dash hot sauce

A robust and savory ground beef skillet packed with classic Cuban flavors, hearty black beans, and diced tomatoes, perfectly complemented by bright cilantro-lime rice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Cuban
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.37/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil
2 pound ground beef (93/7 lean)
2 yellow onions (medium, diced)
2 green bell peppers (diced)
6 clove garlic (minced)
2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 ounce tomato sauce
14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (drained)
30 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup beef broth
2 cup white rice (uncooked)
3.5 cup water
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 limes
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash hot sauce

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, rinsed and drained black beans, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let it cook for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
While the beef skillet is simmering, combine the uncooked white rice and 1 3/4 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
Once the rice is cooked, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and the juice from half of the lime. Season the rice with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Serve the Cuban-Inspired Beef Skillet over the zesty cilantro-lime rice. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and a lime wedge, if desired. Add a dash of hot sauce for an extra kick.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat well in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 694
Protein: 46.2 g
Carbohydrates: 88.7 g
Fat: 13.8 g
Fiber: 13.4 g
Sodium: 1186 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.3 g
Sugar: 9.7 g
Cholesterol: 106 mg