Beef and Rice Recipe

This beef and rice recipe is loaded with flavor and one of my go-to recipe on a busy weeknight. Everything cooks easily in one pan for a complete meal idea.

If you love one pot recipes as much as I do, then you will love One Pot Italian Chicken Pasta, Easy One Pot Spaghetti Recipe, One Pot Tex-Mex Chicken Chili Recipe or One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

We make Chicken and Rice all the time and this ground beef and rice bowls recipe is just as good. You can easily use different types of rice and meat to make it your own.

This one-pan dinner makes dinnertime even easier as this meal is easy to make and clean-up is a breeze.

Ingredients

• Lean Ground Beef – You can also use ground turkey or a mixture of both
• Medium Onion – Use fresh onion or you can use dried chopped onion
• Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Bell Pepper – We used green bell pepper but you can also use red or yellow bell pepper
• Long-Grain White Rice – Use uncooked rice
• Frozen Peas and Carrots Mix – You can also add in chopped broccoli or slice mushrooms

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How to Make Beef and Rice Recipe

Step 1 – In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2 – Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3 – Stir in the uncooked rice, diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Allow mixture to simmer until rice is tender.

Step 4 – Remove the lid and stir in the frozen peas and carrots mix. Replace the lid and continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are heated through.

• Step 5 – Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
• Step 6 – Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Expert Tips

• Cooking Beef – Cook the beef in a large skillet or Dutch Oven until fully cook. Make sure to drain any excess grease.
• Cutting Veggies – Try to cut the bell peppers and onions about the same size so they cook evenly.
• Rice – The rice is cooked in the broth that is added to the beef mixture. There is no need to cook the rice separately before adding to the dish.

Serving Suggestions

This ground beef recipe is a complete meal idea. Since it is loaded with meat, veggies and rice but we often serve with a side salad.

You can even add sour cream or salsa as a topping for even more flavor.