One-Pan Ground Beef and Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, 80/20
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1½ cup long-grain white rice
• 2½ cup beef broth
• 14½ oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• ½ tsp paprika
• ¾ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until vegetables soften.
3. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add uncooked rice, beef broth, and undrained diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired, before serving.