Description
This Beef & Veggie Rice Skillet is a comforting and easy one-pan meal featuring browned ground beef, mixed vegetables, and fluffy rice cooked together in a savory vegetable broth infused with paprika. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s perfect for a hearty family dinner that combines protein, vegetables, and grains effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
Grains & Vegetables
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Oils
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Spices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics and meat.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion becomes translucent, releasing its flavor and softening.
- Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook thoroughly until browned and no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Cook mixed vegetables: Stir in the mixed vegetables and continue cooking for 5 minutes, allowing them to soften and combine flavors with the beef.
- Add rice and broth: Pour in the uncooked rice, vegetable broth, salt, black pepper, and paprika, stirring to mix everything evenly in the skillet.
- Bring to a boil and cover: Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the skillet to trap steam for cooking the rice.
- Simmer until rice is cooked: Let the skillet simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed the broth.
- Fluff and serve: Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Serve the skillet hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice but increase the simmering time to about 40 minutes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or green beans according to preference.
- Adjust salt and spices to taste or add a pinch of chili flakes for heat.
- Leftovers store well and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
