Description
A filling one-skillet dinner featuring lean ground beef and rice cooked with savory tomatoes and spices, topped with melted cheese and fresh lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, 85 percent lean
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 1/4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn or peas (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and break it up, cook until mostly browned, about 6 minutes.
- Push the beef to one side, add diced onion and bell pepper to the empty side, cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and oregano, stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Stir in tomato paste, cook 1 minute, then add diced tomatoes and beef broth.
- Stir in the rinsed rice and frozen corn, bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover, and cook undisturbed for 18 minutes.
- Check rice for doneness, if needed cook an additional 2 to 4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle cheese over top, cover until cheese melts.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro and lime, fluff gently with a fork, serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days. To freeze, use portioned containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg