Description
A hearty, time-saving comfort meal that combines juicy ground beef with fluffy rice and colorful vegetables. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a nutritious and satisfying dinner that minimizes cleanup. It is a family-friendly favorite that brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your table in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking for 5–7 minutes until beef is browned and onions are soft.
Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and paprika, sautéing for 1 minute.
Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir for 1 minute to toast the grains.
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15–18 minutes.
Fold in the frozen vegetables, replace the lid, and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth to keep the rice moist. You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg