Description
Looking for the best beef and rice skillet? This quick, easy, and healthy one-pan meal is perfect for busy nights or family dinners! Loaded with ground beef, veggies, and cheesy flavor, it’s a simple comfort food idea packed with protein and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef and diced onion until browned. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in tomato paste, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked rice and mixed vegetables. Stir to combine and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Cover skillet until cheese melts.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add black beans or corn for extra flavor.
- Spice it up with chili flakes or jalapeños.
- Reheats well and great for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg