Skillet Ground Beef and Rice

A flavorful one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, corn, and tender brown rice, all cooked together in a single skillet.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Total: 45 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.48/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• healthy
• kid-friendly

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1.5 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup brown rice
• 1.5 cup frozen corn
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, dried oregano, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, and uncooked brown rice. Bring to a simmer.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Stir in frozen corn, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, uncovered, for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until heated through.
7. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

This one-pot skillet meal is excellent for meal prep. Portions can be stored individually and reheated in the microwave for a quick grab-and-go lunch or dinner.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 494
• Protein: 24.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 41.3 g
• Fat: 25.4 g
• Fiber: 3.6 g
• Sodium: 786 mg
• Saturated Fat: 8.8 g
• Sugar: 8.7 g
• Cholesterol: 77 mg