Description
Savor the comforting flavors of this easy ground beef and rice dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Quick to prepare and packed with savory goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- salt
- pepper
- cumin
- paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Increase heat slightly, then add ground beef. Cook until browned while breaking it apart (around 6 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic along with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce and mix thoroughly with the meat mixture. Add cooked rice, stirring well to combine.
- Lower heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot from the skillet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg