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Spanish Rice with Ground Beef topped with sour cream, avocado slices and cilantro
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Spanish Rice with Ground Beef

Spanish Rice with Ground Beef is a quick and easy dinner that can be on the table in about 30 minutes. A hearty skillet meal that the whole family will love.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Ground Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minute meal, ground beef and rice skillet, ground beef recipe, rice casserole, skillet meal
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cups long-grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Instructions

  • Place a skillet over medium heat with ground beef. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, crumbling ground beef with a wooden spoon as it cooks to brown on all sides.
  • Meanwhile, in another large skillet, add olive oil with diced onions, bell peppers and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring often about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice and continue to cook another 5 minutes, stirring often until rice starts to brown.
  • Stir in chicken broth and tomatoes with the juice.
  • Mix in oregano, chili powder, ground cumin, kosher salt.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, lower to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
  • Stir mixture and serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days,
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 973mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g