Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Meal

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (for browning the beef)
• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, preferably grass‑fed)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced)
• 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
• 1 Green Bell Pepper (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 cup Beef Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked)
• 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (can use Mexican blend)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Brown the Ground Beef

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, spreading it out in an even layer. Let it sit without stirring for 3‑4 minutes until a deep brown crust forms, then flip and break it up to finish browning.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high

2. Add Aromatics and Vegetables

   Add the diced onion, red and green bell peppers, and minced garlic to the browned beef. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Stir and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

3. Incorporate Tomatoes, Broth, Rice and Seasonings

   Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, uncooked rice, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to ensure the rice is evenly distributed.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

4. Simmer the Rice

   Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with the lid, and let it simmer for 20‑25 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.

   Time: PT22M

   Temperature: low

5. Melt the Cheese

   Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top of the skillet. Replace the lid and let sit for another 5 minutes on low heat until the cheese is melted and gooey. Optional: stir in chopped parsley for freshness.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

26 g

Carbohydrates

48 g

Fat

16 g

Fiber

3 g