Ground Beef Skillet Veggies Rice (Printer View)

A savory one-pan dish combining ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and tender rice cooked to perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen corn
05 - 1 cup frozen peas
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Rice

07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

08 - 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)

→ Optional Garnishes

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

# Method Steps:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or turkey, breaking up with a spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add rinsed long-grain white rice, frozen corn, and frozen peas. Stir to combine.
05 - Sprinkle in kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and chili powder if using. Mix thoroughly.
06 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
08 - Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
09 - Top with chopped parsley or cilantro and shredded cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet for fast cleanup
  • Can use either ground beef or turkey for a variety of flavors
02 -
  • You can use brown rice, but increase the liquid and cook time
  • Dairy and gluten are only present if you use cheese or store-bought broth
03 -
  • Rinse the rice to keep it fluffy
  • Browning the onion and bell pepper adds natural sweetness to the dish
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