Skillet Pork and Rice

A convenient one-pan meal featuring savory ground pork, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables, all cooked together in a single skillet for minimal cleanup and hearty flavors.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Total: 45 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Medium
• Cost: $3.06/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• one-pot
• budget-friendly
• savory
• comfort food

Ingredients

• 1.5 pound ground pork
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 cup white rice (uncooked, long-grain)
• 3 cup chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
• 1.5 cup frozen peas
• 0.75 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.75 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the 1 1/2 pounds ground pork and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped yellow onion and red bell pepper to the skillet with the pork. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme, and 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat the rice.
4. Pour in the 3 cups chicken broth and 1 can undrained diced tomatoes. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
6. Stir in the 1 1/2 cups frozen peas. Re-cover and cook for another 5 minutes, or until peas are heated through and rice is tender. If there is still liquid, uncover and cook for a few more minutes until absorbed.
7. Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Ensure the lid fits tightly to allow the rice to cook properly. If the rice is not tender after the suggested cooking time, add a splash more broth and continue cooking, covered, for a few more minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 448
• Protein: 30.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 44.9 g
• Fat: 17.7 g
• Fiber: 4.3 g
• Sodium: 697 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6.3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 76 mg