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Cozy 30-Minute Beef and Rice Skillet: Easy One-Pan Dinner

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A quick and comforting one-pan dinner featuring ground beef and rice cooked together in a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, chopped green onions, red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it up with a spoon. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to sear, then stir and cook until no pink remains, about 3 more minutes. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add rinsed rice and stir to coat with the beef mixture. Pour in beef broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid.
  6. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove lid, fluff with a fork, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley, chopped green onions, or red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, check Worcestershire sauce. For lower carb, swap half the rice for cauliflower rice. Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent mushiness. Do not lift lid while simmering. Let rest 5 minutes off heat before serving.

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