Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 80/20
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 clove garlic
• 14½ oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cup beef broth
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ¾ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess grease.
2. Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes (undrained), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and uncooked rice. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork.
6. If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh parsley before serving.