Smoky Beef and Summer Corn Rice Skillet

A seasoned one-pan skillet of lean ground beef, sweet corn, tender bell peppers, and fluffy rice infused with smoked paprika and thyme.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.71/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Fat
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• one-pot
• quick
• smoky
• comfort food
• fresh

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7 lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (medium, diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
• 3 cup beef broth (gluten-free, low-sodium)
• 1.5 cup frozen sweet corn (thawed)
• 1.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add 1 pound of lean ground beef, 1 diced yellow onion, and 1 diced red bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking up the beef with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned through to at least 160°F and the vegetables soften.
3. Stir in 3 minced cloves of garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add 1 1/2 cups of uncooked white rice, 3 cups of gluten-free beef broth, and 1 1/2 cups of sweet corn. Stir well to combine and bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet tightly with a lid, and simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat, let rest covered for 2 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Portions pack and reheat well in airtight containers for up to 4 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 446
• Protein: 26.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 61.3 g
• Fat: 9.4 g
• Fiber: 3.8 g
• Sodium: 1031 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Sugar: 8.6 g
• Cholesterol: 57 mg