One Pan Ground Beef and Rice for Two
Equipment
- Large skillet with lid
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef 85/15 or 90/10
- ½ cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced bell pepper any color
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Sauté the aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Brown the beef
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
Season and mix
- Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
Add rice and broth
- Stir in the uncooked rice, followed by the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Finish and serve
- If using cheese, sprinkle it over the dish, cover for another 2 minutes to melt, then fluff everything with a fork. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.